The Partnership for Safe Medicines

Public Policy OfficesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees

The Partnership for Safe Medicines is a public health organization focused on safeguarding the safety of prescription drugs and preventing the distribution and use of counterfeit, substandard, or unsafe medicines. With a coalition of more than 45 non-profit groups, the organization champions a unified approach to securing the pharmaceutical supply chain, regulating online drug sellers, and promoting quality assurance across distribution channels to reduce fraud and protect patients. Its work centers on raising awareness among American consumers, patients, and medical professionals about the existence and risks of counterfeit medications and on providing guidance for safe, legitimate access to medications.

Based in San Francisco, California, the Partnership for Safe Medicines operates within the public policy sector, collaborating with patient and consumer groups to inform policies and practices that deter counterfeit drugs. The organization emphasizes that counterfeit medicines can cause severe health risks, including treatment denial, drug resistance, and adverse reactions from undeclared ingredients, and seeks to support efforts that ensure safe, affordable access to legitimate therapies. A recent development includes partnerships with advocacy groups to educate people living with HIV on protecting themselves against counterfeit medications.

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