DEA cracks down on illegal Rx web site

WASHINGTON — Drug enforcement agents said they arrested at least 18 people and halted prescription writing by dozens of doctors and a pharmacist in a crackdown Wednesday on illegal sales of medications over the Internet. By Suzanne Gamboa September 21, 2005 Read the full story at washingtonpost.com.

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Switzerland joins fight against fake drugs

Switzerland is taking part in a Europe-wide campaign to combat counterfeit drugs that are risking the health of people who use them. September 20, 2005 Read the full story at nzz.ch.

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Senate poised for test vote on drug reimportation

The Senate is poised to vote for the first time on language to ease access to prescription drugs imported from abroad during consideration of the agriculture-appropriations bill currently on the Senate floor, fulfilling a promise made by Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) in July. By Jeffery Young September 20, 2005 Read the full story at…

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Consumer drug imports would weaken safety system, U.S. says

Washington — Proposed legislation to allow importation of pharmaceuticals by individual U.S. consumers would weaken the proven regulatory system that ensures safety of the U.S. drug supply, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official says. By Andrzej Zwaniecki September 20, 2005 Read the full story at usinfo.state.gov

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Growing trade in unregulated prescriptions jeopardizes public health

Sept. 20, 2005 – The high price of prescription drugs is sending millions of Americans to the internet, looking for cheaper medicines from other countries. But experts say buying cheaper drugs from outside the US could be a costly mistake. By Chantelle Janelle September 20, 2005 Read the full story at wistv.com.

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