Internet Pharmacy(s) — FDA Warns Consumers About Bad Websites
It’s very dangerous to buy prescription drugs over the internet, and it is evidenced by the FDA’s (Food & Drug Administration’s) warning issued to U.S. consumers on the subject. The FDA issued an alert based on information the agency received showing that 24 apparently related websites may be involved in the distribution of counterfeit prescription drugs.
Upon testing, other samples of drugs obtained from two of the Internet pharmacies were composed of only talc and starch. It appears that some of these internet pharmacies are being operated from outside the United States.
According to the FDA, consumers should be wary of 3 things:
If there is no way to contact the Website pharmacy by phone be concerned;
If prices are dramatically lower than the competition, it bears careful scrutiny; and
If no prescription from a doctor is required that is a big “red flag.”