Online drug shopping ‘widespread’

January 10, 2008

More than two million people in the UK now buy their drugs online, research published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPSGB) suggests. Up to a third of these medicines may be fake and could seriously damage people's health, it warns. The society has launched a new logo for online chemists so shoppers know which businesses…

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Chinese Counterfeit Medicines Pose Danger To Houston

January 10, 2008

Tonight, Local 2 Investigates exposes a new danger coming from China. Now, it's prescription medicines you may have to worry about. We've learned millions of Chinese counterfeit prescription drugs made their way to Houston. Some were destined for local pharmacies. Tonight, undercover federal agents and prosecutors tell us what's really inside the medicine. Local 2…

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Americas Watchdog Describes Counterfeit Drugs Or Cigarettes Purchased On The Internet As A Global Ticking Time Bomb For Consumers & The Actual Manufacturers

January 7, 2008

Americas Watchdog and its Global Piracy & Counterfeiting Consultants are among the most quoted sources in the world on counterfeit drugs and cigarettes. The Global Piracy & Counterfeiting Consultants (Http://GP-CC.Com) are now strongly encouraging consumers worldwide to not purchase pharmaceuticals, any type of drug, or any type of cigarette on the Internet, unless the consumer…

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