Partnership for Safe Medicines

Read more news about counterfeit drugs here: safemedicines.org/2023/06/ju…

Doctors in Illinois and Michigan say a man developed a new melanoma lesion after injecting himself with a non-FDA approved peptide to help tan his skin. Read more on our October 13th roundup : safemedicines.org/2026/10/oc…

Montenegro's Clinical Center says several women were hospitalized after a Botox product falsely labeled as Dysport. The case was reported to police, the ministry and health inspectors. Read more on our 9/28 roundup: ow.ly/Vkbg50ZZm2t

The ADAP Directory takes the guesswork out of HIV care. Explore here: adap.directory/directory

Authorities in Ukraine are warning about risks from counterfeit Botox products. Ukraine has reported cases of botulism related to injections. Read more here: ow.ly/JYje50ZZlUN

PSM's Executive Director Shabbir Imber Safdar says, "There is insufficient scientific evidence to support the safety of these peptide products." Read the statement here : safedr.ug/3UowJo0

Authorities say an NYC med spa owner admitted to illegally injecting a client with a product containing botulism toxin she purchased online from overseas. Read more on our October 13th roundup: safemedicines.org/2026/10/oc…

PSM Executive Director Shabbir Imber Safdar tells TIME there’s no way to know if the GLP-1s from compounding pharmacies are safe because they’re not getting the drug from an FDA-inspected manufacturer. This and other news at safedr.ug/4ebbhte

Forbes reports a Montana woman suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction after injecting a black market peptide. The woman was given epinephrine and taken by helicopter to a larger hospital for treatment. Read more on our 9/28 roundup: ow.ly/M2as50ZZlN6

A Texas-based 503A compounding facility is being warned by the FDA after continuing to manufacture weight loss drugs that are "essential copies" of brand-name products. Read more here: ow.ly/8EZ050ZZlvl

Are you wondering where to get HIV care? Start here with the ADAP Directory: adap.directory/directory

Why are some licensed 503A compounding pharmacies making unapproved peptides and then shipping them to humans to use? Read our citizen’s petition here: safedr.ug/4i33Oiq

New reports finds some New York City bodegas are selling counterfeit peptides. A report by WIRED finds vials of PT-141, NAD+, BPC-157, and retatrutide were found to not contain the active ingredients listed on the labels. Read more on our website: safemedicines.org/

An op-ed written by a Crohn’s disease patient is sounding the alarm on how Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Boards’ (PDAB) and pharmacy closures can prevent patients from accessing needed medicine. Learn more about PDABs here: safemedicines.org/

Several Attorneys General are calling on the federal government to investigate Chinese suppliers and concerns about warehouses reportedly linked to fentanyl production. Read more: safemedicines.org/

Two managers and a former long-time employee at LFA Machines, a company selling pill presses and tableting machines, are behind bars. Read more on our website: safemedicines.org/

Aside from the safety risks of taking an unapproved drug, new studies are indicating that the promise of one such medicine isn't met when taking a black market version. Learn more at safemedicines.org/2026/06/pe…

Forbes reports a Montana woman suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction after injecting a black market peptide. The woman was given epinephrine and taken by helicopter to a larger hospital for treatment. Read more on our 9/28 roundup: ow.ly/WpWp50ZZlBw

The U.S. House has unanimously passed the Stop Pills That Kill Act which aims to disrupt illegal pill presses. This comes after an increase in nationwide pill press seizures and enforcement initiatives Swipe for more. Take a deeper dive on our website: safemedicines.org/

Let the ADAP Directory help you find treatment and support for HIV fast. Learn more: adap.directory/directory

KING 5 cited the Partnership for Safe Medicines Executive Director Shabbir Imber Safdar’s press release on the FDA's warning to Empower Pharmacy calling the move “welcome and overdue.” Read more here: safedr.ug/4y5jtlS