PSM Indiawww.safemedicinesindia.in

Bejon Misra, Founder Director

Mission• Committed to the safety of prescription drugs

and protecting consumers against spurious, counterfeit, falsified, substandard or otherwise unsafe medicines

Vision• Just One Unsafe Medicine Threatens Patient

Safety… we all must work together to educate and to help protect patients in India and around the globe

PSM India

PSM International Principles for Drug Safety

Secure and protect the supply chain

Regulate online drug sellers

Unify the fight against counterfeit drugs

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Successful partnerships including all levels of Indian government across various Ministries and States

Indian pharmaceutical industry buy-in

Public education campaign with regular Newsletter, dynamic website and toll-free 24/7 Helpline

PSM India’s Efforts

Indian consumers finally have the ability to educate themselves on the dangers of fake medicines

Indian government is more aware of risks and more willing to crack down on counterfeit producers

Recognised as trusted partner in the pharmaceutical sector on patient safety and quality medicines

PSM India: Results

Collaborating with PSM China, PSM Board members and senior Ministry Officials to exchange best practices

Government of India invited PSM as implementing partner in research studies

Example: Audit of drugs bound for export for compliance with 2D barcoding regulation

PSM India in 2014

PSM/Board members advising new Modi government on health-related issues including safe medicines

PSM outreach extended to pharmacovigilance

Expanded programs with State drug regulatory officials

PSM India in 2014

PSM India: The Future

How to procure safe medicines (generic & branded) from secure sources

Educate consumers to report adverse drug reactions

Strengthen the national pharmacovigilance system

Create champions as whistleblowers to report unethical practices and expose the culprits

Consumer Empowerment is the Key

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