Beware of Fake Medications Online

What do counterfeit drugs look like? Probably just like the ones you would normally find at your local pharmacy. But counterfeit drugs are not the same; they often are produced using inactive, harmful or incorrect ingredients. False packaging is used to fool patients into thinking that the online prescription they received is the actually thing when in reality is nothing of the sort.

How to avoid counterfeit drugs

Counterfeit medication may look just like the actual medicine but the only way to know if your online prescription is counterfeit is to have it chemically analyzed in a lab. If you have not used an online doctor before its best to call the clinic, if there is no number or contact information available for the online prescription service then it would be best to stay away.

Some signs that you have incorrect or counterfeit medications are if the medication:

• Has an odd color, smell or taste
• If the pill can be broken or cracked easily
• If it comes in a package that looks odd or has incorrect labeling or writing
• If the medication cost little compared to normally priced drugs

What do you do if you believe that your drugs are counterfeit?

The first thing you should do is consult your online doctor and do not take the medication. If you need a second opinion ask a local pharmacy and check the online prescription service where you purchased your medication.

The pharmacist will know what to look for or if the manufacturer recently changed packaging or the appearance of the drug. Your online doctor is a good resource but without checking the medication in hand nothing can be done to verify that your online prescription medication is in fact counterfeit.
How do you avoid counterfeit medication?

Before purchasing any online prescription you need to verify that the online doctor is in fact a reputable doctor in the U.S. If there is no contact information or if the online prescription service is based outside of the U.S. then you would be wise to avoid them.

When you buy a prescription online make sure that the online doctor’s website has the correct medication. If you notice off brands that are not generic or a brand name then they could be manufactured in laboratories in India or China. And know your medication yourself. If you receive an online prescription that looks different or off do not take it.

The chances of coming across counterfeit drugs may be slim but it is always best to cover your bases. Your health is the most important thing, not your wallet, so make sure that your online prescription service is up to par.

And if you notice anything odd on an online doctor or prescription online website or if the medication you receive is counterfeit, you should report the pharmacy to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Your actions could prevent the spread of counterfeit medications.

 

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