1. 1 4 th Global Congress, Dubai 3 rd – 5 th February 2008

2. 2 PSI Mission The Pharmaceutical Security Institute is a fact finding, non-profit making organisation dedicated to: Protecting the public health Sharing information on counterfeiting activity Initiating enforcement actions with the appropriate authorities PSI currently has 26 members, which are some of the worlds major pharmaceutical companies.

3. 3 3 Current Members

4. 4 How often are medicines counterfeited? Number of Incidents 2005 – 2006 20052006 Counterfeit8991,184 Diversion151133 Theft7354 Total1,1231,371

5. 5 How often are medicines counterfeited?

6. 6 What are some of the issues in this case? Issue 1: Raising awareness of the dangers Self-diagnosis. Self-prescribing. Knowing the source. Issue 2: Counterfeiters dont just manufacture 1 packet! So where is the rest of it? What was the batch number and other details? What was the result of the analysis?

7. 7 What progress has been made to protect consumers? Companies Anti-Counterfeiting programmes include: Experienced investigators Skilfully conducted, international investigations Profiling & Targeting the counterfeiters & distributors Trying to work more closely with the authorities More cases identified and better quality arrests Greater awareness Commitment of international, regional and national organisations

8. 8 What are the responsibilities of the public and private sector? Find ways of working together Dont just stop c/f medicines at the borders Share vital details to increase knowledge & investigations Recognise the skills each sector can provide Develop joint projects Use existing legislation or consider changes Push for maximum penalties and investigate assets

9. 9 Europe & Middle East Region Ashley How Director Tel: +44 (0) 1903 779955 Mob: +44 (0) 7795 345600 Website: www.psi-inc.orgwww.psi-inc.org Thank you