Publications by authors named "Marisa Gorordo"
[Health alerts for substandard, falsified, and unregistered medical products at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the AmericasAlertas de saúde para produtos médicos abaixo do padrão, falsificados e não registrados no início da pandemia de COVID-19 nas Américas].
Rev Panam Salud Publica
February 2024
Objective: Identify and analyze incidents of substandard, falsified, unregistered, and stolen medical products at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Detailed search of the websites of regulatory authorities in the Americas. Identification of incidents of substandard, falsified, unregistered, and stolen medicines and medical devices (including in vitro diagnostics).
Article Synopsis
- The report highlights advancements in regulating online medical product sales in Latin America and aims to guide national regulatory authorities (NRAs) in creating effective e-commerce oversight strategies.
- It reviews developments and initiatives from four Latin American countries alongside literature on e-commerce control by leading agencies.
- Proposed strategies include enhancing regulatory frameworks, improving oversight capabilities, fostering collaboration with various authorities, and increasing awareness among the public and healthcare professionals, all with actionable guidelines for NRAs.