USP in the News
Below are recent news stories in which USP appeared. Click on the headline to access the full article. Please note you may be directed to an outside Web page.
"USP Targets Counterfeits in Cambodia"
In-Pharma Technologist (10/12/2009)
Article reports on public service announcement (PSA) campaign by USAID/USP to warn citizens in Cambodia of the presence and dangers of substandard and counterfeit medicines.
"Read Labels, Talk to Doctors to Learn about Drugs and Side Effects"
Indianapolis Star (10/1/2009)
In this article about medication side effects and adverse reactions, USP's Shawn Becker talks about the importance of being an informed patient-knowing every medication you're taking and why you're taking it.
"Anticounterfeiting the Focus of USP Science Meeting"
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (9/28/2009)
Article highlights discussions about anticounterfeiting and assuring drug quality at the USP Annual Scientific Meeting, including use of new technologies.
"An Update on Metals Testing in Drugs"
Chemical & Engineering News (9/24/2009)
USP's Anthony DeStefano is interviewed about the progress of USP's efforts to update its elemental impurities standards for medicines.
"Ask it Early with Dr. Ashton"
The Early Show, CBS News (9/23/2009)
Dr. Jennifer Ashton recommends USP Verified dietary supplements to consumers.
"Read This Before You Pick Up Your Next Prescription"
O, The Oprah Magazine (9/2009)
USP's Shawn Becker discusses how patients can avoid medication mix-ups in this article about different types of prescription mistakes.
"Secrets about Stress, Juices and Supplements"
Washington Examiner (8/10/2009)
The You Docs, Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, note that many bottles of Coenzyme Q10 don't contain the real thing—and advise patients to look for bottles with the USP Verified Mark.
"Counterfeit Drugs Continue to Threaten Lives in Developing Countries"
Scientific American (7/23/2009)
In "60-Second Science," the problem of counterfeit pharmaceuticals in the developing world is addressed—with the piece citing the USP Drug Quality and Information Program's recent work detecting a counterfeit antimalarial drug in Ghana.
"Cooling Down Drug Prices"
Inside E Street—AARP TV (7/14/2009)
USP Chief Executive Officer Roger Williams discusses biologic drugs, their costs, and the potential benefits they offer to patients.
"4 Ways to Choose the Right Multivitamin"
Parenting.com/Baby Talk
Article advises that consumers look for the USP Verified Mark when choosing a multivitamin.
"USP Collaborates with Asian Authorities"
Pharmaceutical Technology (7/2/2009)
USP's partnerships with Viet Nam, the ASEAN nations, and China to advance the quality of medicines and foods are highlighted in this story.
"Prescription Fish Oil"
Consumer Reports (6/16/2009)
USP Verified fish oil supplements are recommended in this Consumer Reports Health video comparing prescription fish oil to less-expensive, over-the-counter supplements.
"Vitamins, Herbal Remedies Can be Risky"
CBS' The Early Show (6/15/2009)
In a segment with The Early Show's Maggie Rodriguez on vitamins and dietary supplements, Dr. Jennifer Ashton notes the importance of looking for a mark of quality such as the "USP Verified" Mark when purchasing these products.
"Better Safeguards for the Food Supply"
Chemical & Engineering News (5/25/2009)
USP scientists discuss the organization's efforts to develop new solutions to detect melamine—and measure protein content—in foods to help safeguard the food supply from future episodes of adulteration.
"Developing Solutions to Fight Food Fraud"
Food Navigator-USA (5/22/2009)
In this podcast, USP Vice President of Food, Dietary Supplement and Excipient Standards Jim Griffiths talks about the threat to the food industry and consumers posed by episodes of adulteration—and what USP is doing to help advance solutions prevent future occurrences.
"Pharma 40 2009"
World Pharmaceutical Frontiers (4/2009)
USP Chief Executive Officer Roger L. Williams is named to the publication's annual list of the 40 most influential people in the pharmaceutical industry for the second year in a row.
"Buyer Beware"
Popular Science (4/14/2009)
In this article examining undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients found in over-the-counter weight loss supplements, USP Chief Science Officer Darrell Abernethy discusses the global supply chain for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
"Study: Some Prenatal Vitamins Lack Enough Iodine" (2/25/2009)
Associated Press/ABC News
In this story about many prenatal vitamins not containing iodine in levels they claim to on their labels, it is noted that USP's verification program tests dietary supplements to verify their contents and consumers can purchase vitamins with the USP mark on them.
"New Standards Set for Heparin and Glycerin" (2/4/2009)
HealthDay/U.S. News & World Report
USP's updated standards for heparin and glycerin in response to recent episodes of adulteration are highlighted.
"Heparin Testing Standards Revised After Deaths (2/4/2009)
Bloomberg News/Daily Herald
Article reports on USP's revised standards for the blood thinner heparin.
"Be Wary of Risky Product Names" (2/2/2009)
Post and Courier
"The You Docs" Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz note that the "USP Verified" mark on supplements is the best evidence that a product actually contains the ingredients listed on the label, in the quantities claimed, and that it doesn't contain contaminants.
"Evaluating the Pieces of the Pharma Supply Chain" (01/2009)
Pharmaceutical Technology
In this article examining globalization's effects on the pharmaceutical supply chain, USP Chief Executive Officer Roger L. Williams discusses the organization's efforts to help advance pharmaceutical product quality through revision of its heparin and glycerin standards, as well as its activities in China and India.
"Global QC: On the Front Lines with DQI's Patrick Lukulay" (1/2009)
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Magazine
USP Drug Quality and Information Program Director Patrick Lukulay discusses the program's activities to improve drug quality in Madagascar.
"Quality Standards Proposed for Stevia-Derived Sweetener" (01/16/2009)
Food Navigator USA
Article reports on USP's proposed standard for stevia-based sweetener Rebaudioside A-an ingredient that U.S. food and beverage manufacturers are beginning to incorporate into their products as an alternative to sugar and other non-caloric sugar substitutes.
"Heavy Metal Standards: USP's Abernethy Explains" (12/08/2008)
Pharmalot.com
USP Chief Science Officer Darrell Abernethy explains why USP is revising its metal impurities standards, and how this revision will affect overseas markets that are major producers of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
"Improving Metal Detection in Drugs" (12/08/2008)
Chemical & Engineering News
USP's work revising its metal impurities standards is featured in this article.
"Stopping Counterfeits and Substandard Drugs" (12/01/2008)
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Magazine
USP's Patrick Lukulay discusses the work of USP's Drug Quality and Information Program in combating counterfeit drugs in developing countries, including some of the program's recent successes and priorities for the future.
"Standards for Food and Drug Products Reviewed in KC" (09/24/2008)
National Public Radio/KCUR-FM Kansas City
USP Chief Science Officer Darrell Abernethy discusses detection of heavy metals in drug and food products and cites this as one of the key areas of focus for USP at its 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting.
"Lessons from Heparin" (09/15/2008)
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Magazine
In this story examining "lessons learned" from the recent adulteration of the blood thinner heparin, USP Chief Science Officer Darrell Abernethy discusses USP's approach in revising its heparin monographs. USP's Director of the Drug Quality and Information Program Patrick Lukulay is also interviewed, noting that the sophistication in counterfeit drugs has increased.
"Analytical Chemistry Comes to the Fore" (05/12/2008)
Chemical & Engineering News
In this article about the role of testing in preventing and detecting contamination of drugs, USP Chief Executive Officer Roger L. Williams and Chief Metrology Officer William Koch discuss modernizing testing protocols, the limitations of testing, and how the presence of unscrupulous suppliers and other parties poses a major threat to the drug supply-whether they intend to cheat or seek to cause harm.
"The Drug Scare that Exposed a World of Hurt" (03/30/2008)
The New York Times
USP Chief Executive Officer Roger L. Williams discusses globalization's effect on the safety of the drug supply-and USP's activities to revise its standards to detect for contaminants in medicines.
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