Pfizer shocked the world early this year when they release anti-counterfeiting campaign in the theaters in the United Kingdom. They are now continuing this campaign for public awareness with posters and commercials on TV. Due to their graphic nature, the commercial was only shown after 11 p.m.
The main message is an elaboration of “Buyer Beware” – especially when it comes to online purchases of medications. In an age where consumers are buying more of their products online, they need to be cautious when it comes to medications.
New research indicating the scale of the counterfeit medicine culture was released last week as part of this hard-hitting campaign to educate the public of the risks involved in purchasing fake medicines from unregulated websites. The Get Real, Get A Prescription public awareness campaign is being launched in a partnership between Pfizer, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB), The Patients Association and HEART UK.
More than one in seven British Adults survey (15%) admitted to bypassing the healthcare system to get medication without a prescription. That would equate to around 7 million adults who are gambling with their lives. So why would consumers take this risk? - A majority (60%) of adults agree that they're more trusting of all purchases they make online today compared to five years ago. About one fifth stated they believe offering medications online at discounted pricing is a public service and about a third believe the medication to be true. But 78% of General Practitioners believe this practice puts their patient’s health and potentially their lives at risk, due to the prevalence of counterfeit drugs online.
David Pruce from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain said: "Pharmacists are very concerned about the increase in fake or counterfeit medicines. As expert professionals in medicines and medicines use, we know only too well that fake medication does not work and that it can cause harm. Stay safe by ensuring that you always get your prescriptions dispensed at a registered UK pharmacy. If you want to buy medicines online, always check that you are dealing with a genuine pharmacy. Don't go on face value - some of the illegal sites look very professional but supply dangerous fakes. Check our website for a list of sites that have been awarded the RPSGB's internet pharmacy logo so that you can be sure that you are dealing with a UK registered pharmacy supplying genuine medicines. This campaign is important. We want the UK to be the safest place to obtain medicines."
The main message is an elaboration of “Buyer Beware” – especially when it comes to online purchases of medications. In an age where consumers are buying more of their products online, they need to be cautious when it comes to medications.
New research indicating the scale of the counterfeit medicine culture was released last week as part of this hard-hitting campaign to educate the public of the risks involved in purchasing fake medicines from unregulated websites. The Get Real, Get A Prescription public awareness campaign is being launched in a partnership between Pfizer, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB), The Patients Association and HEART UK.
More than one in seven British Adults survey (15%) admitted to bypassing the healthcare system to get medication without a prescription. That would equate to around 7 million adults who are gambling with their lives. So why would consumers take this risk? - A majority (60%) of adults agree that they're more trusting of all purchases they make online today compared to five years ago. About one fifth stated they believe offering medications online at discounted pricing is a public service and about a third believe the medication to be true. But 78% of General Practitioners believe this practice puts their patient’s health and potentially their lives at risk, due to the prevalence of counterfeit drugs online.
David Pruce from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain said: "Pharmacists are very concerned about the increase in fake or counterfeit medicines. As expert professionals in medicines and medicines use, we know only too well that fake medication does not work and that it can cause harm. Stay safe by ensuring that you always get your prescriptions dispensed at a registered UK pharmacy. If you want to buy medicines online, always check that you are dealing with a genuine pharmacy. Don't go on face value - some of the illegal sites look very professional but supply dangerous fakes. Check our website for a list of sites that have been awarded the RPSGB's internet pharmacy logo so that you can be sure that you are dealing with a UK registered pharmacy supplying genuine medicines. This campaign is important. We want the UK to be the safest place to obtain medicines."
Consumers can go to http://www.realdanger.co.uk for more information and advice.
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