The number of fakes is directly connected with the price of medicine: the more expensive, the better it becomes consumer fraud. In addition, there is a well-honed network of distribution of medicines outside pharmacies. Many of their regular customers seduce relatively affordable prices. But then again, where is the guarantee that the economy will not turn bad for health?
- Recently, changes in the rules of sale of certain goods - said Assistant Attorney Leninsky district of Murmansk Oxana Morozova. - According to them, the sale of medical devices equated to selling drugs. Now do not prevent the sale of medical devices is stationary points of sale, in other words, pharmacies or pharmacy kiosks - at home, at work or school, in transport, in the street or elsewhere.
Moreover, medical products to sell, and not just drugs is now possible on the basis of prescription requirements or in accordance with instructions for use.
Since the new year have become stricter punish clandestine drug manufacturers. Has entered into force a law establishing criminal penalties for the illegal manufacture of drugs and medical devices.
- The maximum penalty for the manufacture of medicinal products or medical devices without a special permit (license) can be up to eight years imprisonment with a fine of one million to three million rubles - continues assistant prosecutor. - The law clearly defined the concept of "large scale" in relation to this type of crime. They recognized the value of drugs or medical devices exceeding 100 thousand rubles.
Criminal liability is established not only for the production of fakes. Up to 12 years' imprisonment can be obtained for the sale of counterfeit, substandard and unregistered medicines, medical devices and dietary supplements circulation of counterfeit containing banned ingredients. A little less than 10 years old - for forgery of medicines or medical devices, packaging, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Another important innovation. Enshrined in law the concept of "potentially dangerous new psychoactive substances." This so-called Spice - substances of synthetic or natural origin, included in the Register of potentially dangerous new psychoactive substances, turnover in the Russian Federation is prohibited.
- The Criminal Code a new article - says Oksana Morozova. - It is a question of responsibility for the illegal traffic of potentially dangerous new psychoactive substances, including sale, gift, exchange or transfer of these substances to other persons by any means. This article provides for punishment of up to eight years in prison.
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