fake drugs and the Internet: The Senate launches alarm 
a serious danger and specific to the health of citizens: this is the main conclusion of the investigation XII-finding commission created by the Senate on the sale of counterfeit drugs on the internet. In the final proposals to combat it. First of all the information that should be paid especially to the younger public
November 18 - "A monumental work, collected in two weighty volumes that form the framework of an extremely dangerous phenomenon because of its insidious spread: internet sales of counterfeit drugs. A turnover of almost € 70 billion a year and covers almost 50% of medicines available over the web.
To counter the information is the most effective weapon, especially considering that in Italy there is only an audience of at least 8 million people likely to buy over the internet. And 19% of them are of school age.
data are very worrying as revealed by the investigation carried out by the twelfth-finding committee of the Senate on the phenomenon (see the document), presented today during a press conference, the chairman of the committee Antonio Tomassini.
with him, to report on the findings of the survey, including Luigi D'Ambrosio Lettieri, Secretary of the Committee and Rapporteur of extensive and detailed work done, "with the active cooperation of all political forces represented in the committee."
Se il fenomeno della contraffazione rappresenta un pericolo per le dinamiche di mercato, per la diffusione del lavoro nero e per le sue intrinseche “potenzialità criminogene”, la falsificazione di medicinali porta con sé una minaccia ancor più pressante a un bene preziosissimo: la salute dei cittadini. Lo hanno sottolineato sia Tomassini che D’Ambrosio. Quest’ultimo, in particolare ha voluto ricordare come gli sviluppi della tecnologia e la globalizzazione dei mercati debbano giocoforza rispondere a un sistema di regole che, appunto, ne governino la crescita.
In assenza di queste tutto è possibile: lo dimostra l’azione continua delle forze di polizia (i Nas, la Guardia di Finanza, l’Agenzia Customs) working more than ever in fighting the sale and circulation of fake drugs. Which can always be dangerous to health "drugs were found completely devoid of the active ingredient, but for which they were used as ingredients in cement or marble dust, or even anti-freeze," said D'Ambrosio.
Italy in this sector is definitely in the action leading to repression of the phenomenon and not only legislative but also on the organization. In 2005, the birth of Impact Italy (wanted by the Italian drug agency to which they head over to the police, including the Higher Institute Health Ministries of Health, Economic Development and the Interior) has marked a milestone in the fight against this form of crime. It also tries to create a body similar to the European level (Impact Europe) in which our country "is setting the pace with other community partners."
But more is needed because the phenomenon is pervasive and requires sustained efforts at the supranational level. Hence the proposals contained in the final survey. Ranging from "formal recognition of Impact Italy, born from a particular AIFA, the enlargement of its powers, all other providers, including forgery relating to cosmetic products, medical devices and herbal products, and by involving the authorities responsible for medical devices and cosmetics, professional organizations (doctors, pharmacists, nurses, etc..) and associations of patients and consumers. But not all: the XII Board also proposes to "centralize the analysis and investigations on line" on the phenomenon, is entrusted to a single organization (eg ISS) data and analysis results, either by creating a national ad hoc Public Prosecutor or coordinating the activities of the existing district attorney. He then asked to develop specific legislative instruments that may strengthen the action of the police. But, above all, To promote the work information and training to the public, groups of school-age population and health professionals. In conclusion
D'Ambrosio also mentioned as among the more there is to act against the counterfeiting of pharmaceutical raw materials. In regard to recent news reports pointed out that saw the release of false active substances (heparin and gentamicin) in the production cycle Journal: A further danger that, moreover, causes heavy damage to our economy (Italy was among the world's leading manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients).
During the press conference - there was also attended by Fiorenza Bassoli (PD), Fabio Rizzi (Lega Nord), and General Cosimo Piccinno commander Nas - was announced the organization of a conference, scheduled for December 2, in which will be commented on and discussed the results of the Committee of the Senate.
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