Partnership for Safe Medicines

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New from PSM: A comprehensive update on pill press activity, including seizures, prosecutions, legislation, and online marketplace listings. Designed for policymakers & enforcement partners. Access the handout: safemedicines.org/2026/02/pill-p… #PublicHealth #PillPress #SupplyChain

Just because a med spa looks medical doesn’t mean it’s regulated. Learn about recent cases and potential dangers at safemedicines.org/med-spas. #MedSpa #Wellness #Botox #WeightLoss

After dismantling what was believed to be the UK’s largest illicit weight-loss drug factory in 2025, regulators have raided again, seizing nearly 2,000 unauthorized doses. The threat continues. Read more: safemedicines.org/2026/03/march-…. #UK #DrugSafety #WeightLoss

The ADAP Eligibility Calculator is designed for patients, providers, and advocates. Use the calculator to easily find out if you're eligible for aid: adap.directory/resources#

After acute liver failure was tied to a compounded weight-loss drug, Kentucky lawmakers introduced House Bill 729 to increase oversight and reporting requirements, reshaping compounding safeguards. Learn more: safemedicines.org/2026/03/march-…. #PublicHealth #Compounding #WeightLoss

Lisa Hicks highlights the policy shifts that have changed how fentanyl is addressed in the U.S. Hear our full conversation reflecting on the ten years of the fentanyl crisis after her son, Joe, passed from a laced pill in our podcast, streaming at: safemedicines.podbean.com

The UK’s MHRA warned patients after fake Mounjaro KwikPens (batch D873576) were traced to a private online clinic. Though they contained tirzepatide, unsafe manufacturing conditions could pose infection risks. Read more: safemedicines.org/2026/03/march-…. #DrugSafety #PublicHealth #UK

Do you know how much you're paying PBMs, and how little reaches pharmacies? If you’re funding prescription benefits, you deserve to know where the money goes. Learn more at safemedicines.org/wp-content/upl… #DrugCosts #MedicinePricing #Pharmacy

We appreciate the Colorado House Committee’s decision to postpone HB 1056 and put patient safety first. Coloradans deserve protection from unsafe and illegal drug importation schemes. Read more: safemedicines.org/2026/02/februa… #Colorado #DrugImportation #PublicHealth

The ADAP Directory puts all 50 states and US territories in one place, plus an easy-to-use eligibility calculator. Learn more at adap.directory/resources#

A man who sold secondhand HIV medicine with falsified records has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to repay $60M. Learn more on our prosecution page at savemedicines.org. #HIV #DrugSafety #LawEnforcement

Social media hype is driving thousands of shipments of drugs into the U.S., but many imports are claiming to be manufactured at suspicious addresses like hotels. Our latest report highlights how the supply chain is struggling to keep up with demand: safemedicines.org/2026/02/prescr….

As Florida’s med spa market expands, oversight gaps persist. Investigations and lawsuits describe inadequate physician supervision and serious complications from cosmetic procedures. Critics warn patients may not realize the risks. Read more: safemedicines.org/2026/02/februa… #Florida

When doctors bypass the FDA-regulated supply chain, patients are put at risk. From rebuilt recalled CPAP machines to non-approved semaglutide and foreign Botox, recent cases raise serious safety concerns. Stay informed at SafeMedicine.org.

A Mochi Health-owned pharmacy faces investigation as whistleblowers allege cost-cutting included cheap imported vials and non-medical ice packs for GLP-1 shipments. State health officials restricted its license after finding violations. Read more: safemedicines.org/2026/02/februa…

The FDA issued a warning letter to an Arizona facility making kids’ bubblegum toothpaste, citing CGMP violations, including cross-contamination risks, inadequate cleaning, and products released without proper lab testing. Read more at safemedicines.org/2026/02/februa…

Where your medicine is made matters. Protect yourself by using the legitimate supply chain. Learn more on our pharmaceutical border security page at safemedicines.org. #WeightLoss #LawEnforcement #Medicine

A wiretap probe led to 14 arrests for alleged pill pressing, mail distribution of narcotics, hacked supply chains, and pharmacy kickbacks. Authorities have seized 7 kg of counterfeit oxycodone. Learn more: safemedicines.org/2026/02/februa… #DrugSafety #LawEnforcement #DEA

Federal court affirms 90-month sentence in counterfeit alprazolam case. By using street value to calculate $32M in losses, the ruling could strengthen penalties in future fake drug prosecutions. ⚖️ Learn more: safemedicines.org/2026/02/februa… #DrugSafety #CounterfeitDrugs

When Donovan’s insurance interrupted his preventive hemophilia treatment, it didn’t save him money; it put him in the hospital. Prevention is always cheaper than crisis care. So, who was this really saving money for? Listen now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.