Fakes in the prescription in the southern Harz: Up to 3,500 euros with Lonsurf!

Fakes in the prescription in the southern Harz: Up to 3,500 euros with Lonsurf!

Eisleben, Deutschland - The pharmacists in the Mansfeld-Südharz district look at a growing threat from fake recipes, especially for the Lonsurf Cancer medication. Pharmacist Regina Stahlhacke described the counterfeits as extremely well done and warned of the increased number of such inquiries. As reported by [mz.de] (https://www.mz.de/lokal/sangerhausen/bis-zu- 3--euro-auf-welches-medikament-falscher-time-falscher-time-and-wie-sie-vor Go-Vor Go. were redeemed. The value of the medication output is around 3,500 euros.

The counterfeiting stitch is perfidious: different personal details can be found on the recipes, which, however, use the same insured numbers. This procedure shows how organized the fraudsters are. The AOK Nordost also warns of this danger and attests that the counterfeits have appeared in different regions, including Berlin. Recipes with the diagnosis of "stomach cancer", which are often noted in amateur language or in which doses and medical stamps are incorrect, such as pharmacy adhoc.de confirmed.

increased workload for pharmacies

The forgeries considerably strain the pharmacies. Pharmacist Henry Schwabe noticed that although fewer counterfeits regarding the weight loss injection Ozempic were found, the number of counterfeits at Lonsurf represents a severe load. The workload for pharmacists like Nancy Thieme from the Mohren pharmacy in Eisleben has increased noticeably. To ensure that the recipes are real, the pharmacists are asked to check the existence of the doctor's office and the registration of the patient. If the suspicion arises, the police and the health insurance company are advised.

fraud in healthcare

The problem of fraud in healthcare takes on alarming proportions. According to a report by the top association of health insurance companies (GKV), over 200 million euros in fraud acts were found in 2022 and 2023, with the greatest financial damage in the area of ​​pharmaceutical and association means. As shown rbbb24.de, falsifications of recipes for Lonsurf and other medication led to six-digit losses last year.

AOK Nordost has launched active cooperation with law enforcement authorities in order to act against this fraud. Solutions such as the exhibition of e-recipes could counteract the problem. However, despite these measures, criminal networks that abuse unsuspecting people as managing director of false companies remain a serious challenge in the fight against fraud in healthcare.

Overall, the situation is serious and requires increased vigilance from both pharmacies and patients. Awareness and cooperation can be crucial to put the craft of this criminal stitch.