What Are The Risks When Ordering Drugs Via The Internet?

Question: What Are The Risks When Ordering Drugs Via The Internet?

Also - How can those risks be minimized?

Answer: Persons considering purchasing drugs via an Internet pharmacy should exercise good common sense and scrutiny in selecting an Internet pharmacy. An "Internet pharmacy" site should provide a physical address for the pharmacy, in addition to the Internet address and a telephone number for the pharmacy.

• Some common indicators that the "Internet Pharmacy" site may not be legitimate and should not be used as a source for controlled substances include the following:
• The site is not a participant in any insurance plan and requires that all payments be made with a credit card.
• The site requires that you waive some rights before they send you the drugs.
• The site advises you about the law and why it is permissible for you to obtain pharmaceutical controlled substances from foreign countries via the Internet.
• The site does not ask the name, address, or phone number of your current physician.
• The site advises you to have the drugs sent to post office boxes or other locations to avoid detection by U.S. authorities.
• The site does not require that you provide a bona fide prescription issued by your personal physician or mid-level practitioner.

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