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Unsafe online pharmacies offer potentially dangerous prescription drugs to U.S. consumers. FDA has issued warning letters informing the website operators they are engaged in illegal activity in violation of federal law.
Buying prescription drugs from unsafe online pharmacies can be dangerous, or even deadly. FDA recommends that consumers do not purchase prescription drugs from the websites listed below. Violations highlighted in the warning letters include:
offering for sale unapproved prescription drugs of unknown origin, safety and effectiveness
offering prescription drugs without a prescription
offering prescription drugs without adequate directions for safe use
offering prescription drugs without FDA-required warnings to consumers about the serious health risks associated with the prescription drug
Learn about purchasing medicine safely online with FDA's BeSafeRX campaign. A safe online pharmacy:
always requires a doctor’s prescription
provides a physical address and telephone number in the U.S.
has a licensed pharmacist on staff to answer your questions
