FDA takes action to protect consumers from dangerous medicines sold by illegal online pharmacies

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Title: FDA takes action to protect consumers from dangerous medicines sold by illegal online pharmacies

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FDA takes action to protect consumers from dangerous medicines sold by illegal online pharmacies

06/27/2013 08:58 AM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, took action this week against more than 9,600 websites that illegally sell potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription medicines to consumers. These actions include the issuance of regulatory warnings, and seizure of offending websites and $41,104,386 worth of illegal medicines worldwide.

 

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