Atten: Anupama

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Hi Anupama

So thoughtful of u to present the WHO report in a condensed form.

You are right. Most of our members are very busy to go through any

detail text.

Here is some more information.

WHO set up the world's first web-based system for tracking the

activities of drug cheats in the Western Pacific Region in 2005. The

Rapid Alert System (RAS) communications network transmits reports on

the distribution of counterfeit medicines to the relevant

authorities for them to take rapid countermeasures. That system

should be expanded to include all regions.

This system also enables countries to rapidly transmit information

regarding sales of fake medicines. This website is available at

http://218.111.249.28/ras/default.asp. The reporting form asks users

to enter the country where the medicine was identified, as well as

how the medicine was encountered – whether at a hospital, pharmacy

or via other means. The form also requires other information about

the medicine, such as its name, category, packaging information and

dosage form.

Smita Sontakke

Moderator