The public is increasingly being drawn to the practice of obtaining various medications over the internet.  Prices are lower and even controlled drugs can easily be obtained from certain sources.  But, a recent online survey of this practice reveals significant risks, including obtaining tainted or bogus compounds being sold as "brand name" medication.  Furthermore, deaths are being reported following the use of controlled substances that have been obtained from online sources.   

One patient died after using online pharmaceuticals and, in addition to having a variety of drugs in her system, was also noted to have toxic levels of several chemicals including aluminum, phosphorus, arsenic, strontium, and others.  The point here is that unregulated companies may add chemicals to the drugs they are shipping that the buyer may have no idea they are taking.

The internet outfits offering these products typically offer what seems like incredibly good deals, but the reason may be that the drugs are either stolen or are fake.  What is that old saying:  "If it seems too good to be true, it probably isn't"?   

Virginia and Kentucky require that all pharmacies, including online companies that ship drugs into their states must be certified. Other states that are considering online pharmacy regulation include Idaho, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Texas.  

So you, the consumer, must be very careful when buying any type of medication online!  Unless the company can prove they are regulated and state certified, it is probably best to avoid the temptation to obtain a cheaper drug and just pass on the opportunity altogether.

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