Exceptionally important information below for CML patients taking Ponatinib / ICLUSIG.
https://www.who.int/medicines/publications/drugalerts/drug_alert-2-2019/en/
Confirmation that counterfeit drugs have entered supply chains, which seem to be paracetamol and no actual active Ponatinib.
Patients who rely on Ponatinib are amongst the most vulnerable of CML patients, so this is a particularly callous operation and tantamount to murder. I don't think I'm being hyperbolic in saying that.
For those of you on Ponatinib, it is unlikely your drugs are counterfeit - but you must check and be safe. Don't worry unduly but do your due diligence.
David.
