How do I know if I am safe?

The NABP verifies where these pharmacies/clinics are located, ensures that valid prescriptions are provided to patients, and the pharmacy are licensed with the local boards of pharmacy and medical boards.

Most online pharmacies undermine safeguards of a direct medical supervision and physical evaluation performed by a licensed health professional,” says Jeffrey Shuren, M.D., Medical Officer in the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Policy, Planning and Legislation. “The internet makes it easy to bypass this safety net.”

But consumers must be wary of others who are using the internet as an outlet for products or practices that are already illegal in the offline world. These so-called “rogue sites” either sell unapproved products, or if they deal in approved ones, they often sidestep established procedures meant to protect consumers. For example, some sites require customers only to fill out a questionnaire before ordering prescription drugs, bypassing any face-to-face interaction with a health professional.

The NABP verifies where these medical practices and pharmacies are located. They ensure that valid prescriptions are being provided to potential patients. Finally, all pharmacies and medical practices are fully vetted to ensure that the medical staff and state licensure are active and don’t have any disciplinary actions on their record.

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