GPhA joins the Partnership for Safe Medicines

WASHINGTON The lobby for the generic drug industry is joining the fight against counterfeit drugs.

The Generic Pharmaceutical Association announced Tuesday that it had joined the Partnership for Safe Medicines, which works to protect the global prescription drug supply chain from counterfeit and contraband drugs.

“GPhA and its member companies are committed to medicines of the highest quality, safety and effectiveness,” a statement by GPhA read. “We are pleased to add our voice to those of PSM members working to inform consumers, healthcare professionals and policy-makers about the dangers of counterfeit medicines.”