Counterfeit medicine is big business for a lot of people looking to take advantage of those who need medication. More and more people look online for medication and that can be dangerous. If you need prescription medicine, it should come from a legitimate pharmacy. That means that it should comply with U.S. pharmacy laws and practice standards.
Believe it or not but most illegal internet pharmacies are actually organized criminal networks. The government is aware of the problem and has issued FDA warning letters. But these operations are complex and they can include a vast array of different websites operating in tandem. You may send money and get nothing in return or you may send money and get counterfeit drugs that are either dangerous or do nothing for you. Also the thieves from the websites often steal your personal and financial information and then commit identity theft with your information.
What about compounding? Compounding occurs when a person, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, combines, mixes or alters ingredients of a drug to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient. Compounded drugs are not FDA approved. So the FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness or quality of compounded drugs before they are marketed. There can be errors in compounding or contamination of the product because compounding pharmacies are not held to the same standards of larger drug manufacturers, according to National Capital Poison Center (poison.org)
While there are many drugs available through illicit means, some drugs are more prevalent such as weight loss drugs. Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are targets because many people are anxious to get them or receive a better price. Also drugs that are out of stock for a while are targeted. Always be careful when purchasing drugs online or through unauthorized means. It is not worth the risk. You could also receive Fentanyl which can be deadly.
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Dangers Of Counterfeit Medicine
Internal Medicine
05 Dec 2024 | 0 | by kjh