How Internet Search Engines Support Illegal Online Drug Sales

Did you know that Internet search engines, such as Google and Yahoo, claim to verify online pharmacies through PharmacyChecker.com? But what good does it do? This site provides little to no security about the legitimacy of Internet drug sellers. Rogue online pharmacies continue to profit from the sale of counterfeit drugs, and at the same time Internet search engines profit from the advertisements on these non-verified pharmacies’ Web sites. Even more alarming is that Internet search engines are in no way held accountable for hosting and profiting off “online pharmacies” who distribute counterfeit drugs.

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Counterfeit Drug Sellers – Small Penalties for Big-Time Offenses

The sale of counterfeit prescription drugs is neither harmless nor insignificant. Today, the illicit sale of counterfeit prescription drugs is outpacing the sale of street drugs as many dealers are finding it to be “more profitable” and “less risky.” Counterfeit prescription drugs and street drugs both endanger lives, yet, counterfeit drug sellers face significantly less penalties while making much more money (as much as 2,000 times the profit of crack or heroin). This is a tremendous public health concern around the world and on our domestic front.

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Proceed with Caution: Safely Purchasing from Online Pharmacies

As today’s economy has more and more people struggle to reduce costs, it is easy to understand why many consumers find purchasing medications online attractive. But online purchases represent the most dangerous example of “buyer beware”: the money you might save through an unverified online drug seller may cost you or your loved ones loss of health or life.

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Tools for Pharmacists Chinese Partnership for Safe Medicines

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Partnership for Safe Medicines Consumer Resources: Chinese

Partnership for Safe Medicines Consumer Resources: Chinese We are beginning to develop our resources for our Chinese audience. The following pages represent the first efforts in this area: Tools for Pharmacists 药品打假十法 Combat Counterfeits 政府和多边举措 Protect Yourself 安全药品

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Counterfeit Drugs: Stay Informed Partnership for Safe Medicines

Counterfeit Drugs Whether you live in the United States, Russia, or Ghana, counterfeit drugs are a serious patient safety problem all around the globe. Not only do counterfeit drugs defraud consumers, they deny ill patients the therapies that can alleviate suffering and save lives. And in some cases, counterfeit drugs cause great harm and fatalities.…

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About The Partnership For Safe Medicines

About Partnership For Safe Medicines Counterfeit drugs are a serious patient safety problem. The Partnership for Safe Medicines is working together to protect the safety of your prescription drugs.  Download our organizational profile book. [PDF] The Partnership for Safe Medicines is a group of not-for-profit organizations and individuals that have policies, procedures, or programs to…

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