Internet Pharmacies: Most Rogue Sites Operate from Abroad, and Many Sell Counterfeit Drugs - U.S. GAO

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U.S. GAO - Internet Pharmacies: Most Rogue Sites Operate from Abroad, and Many Sell Counterfeit Drugs:

"Although the exact number of rogue Internet pharmacies is unknown, one estimate suggests that there were over 36,000 in operation as of February 2014, and these rogue sites violate a variety of federal laws. Most operate from abroad, and many illegally ship prescription drugs into the United States that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including drugs that are counterfeit or are otherwise substandard. Many also illegally sell prescription drugs without a prescription that meets federal and state requirements. Foreign rogue Internet pharmacies use sophisticated methods to evade scrutiny by customs officials and smuggle drugs into the country. Their operators also often violate other laws, including those related to fraud and money laundering."

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Homeland Security Cracks Down On Counterfeit Drugs

I'm glad to see that the Department of Homeland Security is stepping up efforts to combat counterfeit drugs, according to this news release, PhRMA Statement on Department of Homeland Security Efforts to Crack Down on Counterfeiting Crimes.

PhRMA states:  "The most common mechanism for counterfeit drugs to enter the U.S. drug supply is through purchases made on illegal online pharmacy sites that are operated by criminals in other countries with known counterfeiting problems. Cracking down on these illegal sites can help protect patient safety and help ensure that the closed U.S. drug supply system is not compromised."

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