Rogue Online Drugstores

In last month's newsletter, we looked at the problems posed by online pharmaceutical distributors that do not follow good pharmacy practice. These "rogue" pharmaceutical sites may be buying expired, substandard, contaminated or counterfeited products. Some sell without requiring customers to present prescriptions. The consumer may not be receiving proper medical oversight, which can result in administration of incorrect dosages, wrong or contraindicated drugs, or medication without adequate directions for use. These activities risk the reputations of pharmaceutical manufacturers and put them in greater peril of being sued by consumers whose adverse medical reactions could have been avoided. So, what can be done about it? Part Two of a Two-Part Article.

27 minute read July 29, 2004 at 11:00 AM
By
Vivian Quinn and Jacob Herstek
Rogue Online Drugstores

Part Two of a Two-Part Article

In last month's newsletter, we looked at the problems posed by online pharmaceutical distributors that do not follow good pharmacy practice. These “rogue” pharmaceutical sites may be buying expired, substandard, contaminated or counterfeited products.

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