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July 14, 2004 - Importation
of prescription drugs into the U.S. and the use of the Internet
While there is concern about the safety of re-imported drugs into the US, how
some drugs maybe unsafe, ineffective or counterfeit,
... "Prescription drug sales over the Internet can provide tremendous benefits to consumers. These benefits include:
* Access to drugs for the disabled or otherwise homebound, for whom a trip to the pharmacy can be difficult;
* The convenience of shopping 24 hours a day; and a wide selection of pharmaceutical products;
* Privacy for those who don’t want to discuss their medical needs in a public place.
FDA is aware that many reputable Internet pharmacies provide consumers seeking prescription drugs with a measure of safety, privacy and convenience. They can provide detailed information on drug interactions, and may e-mail customers if the drug they ordered has been recalled, a cheaper generic version of the drug becomes available or to remind them of prescription renewals. Some also sell drugs for less than traditional "brick-and mortar" pharmacies. Hyperlinks and search programs provide online customers with written product information and references to other sources of health information more easily than in the traditional storefront. Finally, as data sharing standards are developed and adopted, and the use of computer technology to transmit prescriptions from doctors to pharmacies expands, a reduction in prescription errors may be possible."
FDA on Importing Prescription Drugs
FDA on Drugs you should not buy over the Internet
FDA on Buying Prescription Medicine Online
VIPPS - Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®)
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