Permanent Forum on International Pharmaceutical Crime: Protecting public health globally

The Permanent Forum on International Pharmaceutical Crime (PFIPC) is an international enforcement forum aimed at protecting public health through the exchange of information and ideas to foster mutual cooperation.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to foster international cooperation in the fight against pharmaceutical crime. We strive to protect public health by sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices among enforcement agencies worldwide.

Learn more about our initiatives, the work we do, and how we are making a difference globally. Stay informed about our latest efforts to combat counterfeit and illegal pharmaceuticals.

She trusted her med spa with a “pharmacy grade” treatment. No one mentioned risks.

Paige Gordon asked her med spa about a peptide treatment. No one reviewed her health history or talked about potential risks. Months later, her cancer came back.

November 9, 2026: Woman’s cancer returns after taking med spa peptides

Paige Gordon bought a peptide promising glowing skin on the recommendation of a licensed nurse she’d been a patient of for years at a med spa. Two months ago, she was told her cancer returned.

November 2, 2026: HHS tells compounders it will not enforce peptide regulations

The policy effectively allows compounders to produce these drugs, which are massively understudied, even though they don't meet federal criteria for compounding.

Statement on the FDA and HHS enforcement discretion policy for 503a compounding with certain peptides

"Today's decision leaves Americans in a grey area as to whether peptides are safe or not, even though the FDA’s own scientists recommended against voting in favor of these substances due to concerns with evidence."

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