Download - PSM Interchange 2014: Bejon Misra, PSM India
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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