As long as there have been pharmaceuticals, there has been pharmaceutical crime. The Partnership for Safe Medicines is a coalition of patients, manufacturers, pharmacists, and distributors that all support greater awareness of the dangers of counterfeit medicine.<br /><br />The Pharmaceutical Crime podcast covers crime, raising the profile of the agencies that go after counterfeit criminals. We also cover policies, current and proposed, that might increase or decrease the danger of counterfeits.<br /><br />Learn more at our website at safemedicines.org.
Safe Medicines: True Crime and Medicine Safety
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As long as there have been pharmaceuticals, there has been pharmaceutical crime. The Partnership for Safe Medicines is a coalition of patients, manufacturers, pharmacists, and distributors that all support greater awareness of the dangers of counterfeit medicine.<br /><br />The Pharmaceutical Crime podcast covers crime, raising the profile of the agencies that go after counterfeit criminals. We also cover policies, current and proposed, that might increase or decrease the danger of counterfeits.<br /><br />Learn more at our website at safemedicines.org.
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Recent Episodes
June 11, 2026
DSCSA and NDC-12: Interview with Mark Karhoff, Tencount Consulting
In this interview, Mark Karhoff and Shabbir Imber Safdar talk about the groundbreaking warning letter the FDA sent to a small medspa dispenser citing violations of the DSCSA. They also cover the coming changeover from NDC codes from 10 to 12 digits. Mark says it's a Y2K-level event with nearly infinite downside if not handled correctly.
March 6, 2026
A Sheriff's recounting of the case of an illegal online pharmacy.
Lt. Justin Wright has decades of experience in law enforcement and is currently at the Ada County, Idaho Sheriff's Office. In this episode, Shabbir and Justin talk about an unusual case involving an illegal online pharmacy mailing fake controlled substances that took a life in the county, and how that was connected to a nationwide investigation. They also touch on the evolution of the illicit drug crisis, where it might be going, and what needs to be done to address it. You can learn more about the Ada County Sheriff's office at https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/ and https://www.facebook.com/adacosheriff.
February 27, 2026
The Drug Supply Chain and the Future of Pharmacy Practice
In this episode of the PSM Podcast, host Shabbir Imber Safdar sits down with Jeffrey Bratberg, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, to explore a groundbreaking model for expanding access to treatment for opioid use disorder. Dr. Bratberg shares how his early work in infectious disease and harm reduction, particularly expanding access to Narcan, led him to a larger question: why are life-saving addiction medications still so hard to access when pharmacies are located within five miles of most Americans? The conversation centers on an innovative pilot program that allows patients to walk into a community pharmacy and begin treatment with buprenorphine the same day. Instead of waiting weeks for a specialist appointment or navigating complex referral systems, individuals ready for help can leave the pharmacy with medication in hand. Outcomes from this work, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed strong patient retention and overwhelming preference for pharmacy-based care. The episode highlights how reducing friction at the critical moment when someone decides to seek treatment can dramatically change trajectories for individuals and families affected by opioid use disorder. Shabbir and Dr. Bratberg also discuss the policy and payment barriers that still limit pharmacists’ ability to practice at the top of their training. From collaborative practice agreements to inconsistent reimbursement models, the regulatory landscape varies widely by state. Through the PharmacyBridge initiative, Dr. Bratberg and his colleagues are mapping these barriers and promoting best practices to help scale pharmacy-based addiction care nationwide. Learn more about Dr. Bratberg's work at https://www.pharmacybridge.org/. Visit https://www.safemedicines.org/ to learn more about drug safety and see our other podcasts!
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