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Tips and Warnings for Consumers

By Gene Parker, published Jul 15, 2005
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Takeaways
  • Serious health risks when you buy medicines on line
  • FTC & FDA advice to consumers when purchasing medicines on line
  • Guidelines to protect you when buying on line
Did You Know?
Since January 2000, the FDA has checked out more than 4,000 tips submitted by consumers about suspicious on line prescription web sites.
Resources
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ Food and Drug Administration  www.fda.gov National Council on Patient Information and Education www.talkaboutrx.org FDA 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332
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