Developing a framework regarding a complex risk based methodology in the evaluation of hazards associated with medicinal products sourced via the internet

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2020.10.018
• Publication Date: 2020-11-06T18:07:21Z
• Authors: Róbert György Vida; Sára Merczel; Eszter Jáhn; András Fittler
• Keywords: RM1-950; Internet pharmacy; Test purchase; 3. Good health; Counterfeit medicine; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Eye drops; Original Article; Therapeutics. Pharmacology; Online medicines; Risk assessment

Today, the increasing number of illicit internet pharmacies is a global phenomenon, however, size online pharmaceutical market still relatively unknown and dubious quality products questionable warrants investigation. Descriptive data from this black channel are derived studies analyzing availability different medications procured over their methodology quite heterogeneous. Our aim was to develop comprehensive specific risk assessment for selecting high patient safety market. A rapid tool developed based upon two standard resolutions in practice, published by European Directorate Quality Medicines, illustrated on eye drops. We five dimensions support including intrinsic, extrinsic potential risks counterfeiting. The criteria were integrated comprehensively weighted risk-scoring format. probability procuring product also assessed relevant links within first twenty search engine results cost products. With application dorzolamide & timolol combination drop represented highest overall score. In consideration our literature review past 20 years, there no current, standardized effectively identify associated with risks. Notably, fully analysis test purchase all available medicines unrealistic. Therefore, we method aid surveillance researches targeted international organizational led joint actions against uncontrolled sale falsified substandard (e.g.: Operation Pangea).