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Buying Prescription Medicine Online: A Consumer Safety Guide

Internet URL

http://www.fda.gov/buyonlineguide/  

Sponsoring Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Description

The growth of the Internet has made it possible to compare prices and buy products without ever leaving home. But when it comes to buying medicine online, it is important to be very careful. Some websites sell medicine that may not be safe to use and could put your health at risk. This consumer safety guide provides information on buying medicine online.

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Review Date

2/26/2007

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