Most of the 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are operating illegally and could be selling dangerous or ineffective drugs, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's annual "notorious markets" report. Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to be in violation of the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions. An estimated 20 new illegal pharmacy websites are created every day around the world, according to the 2024 report released Wednesday.
Main Idea: The Office of the United States Trade Representative says most online pharmacies worldwide are illegal and may be selling fake or unsafe medicines.
Key Points:
Illegal online pharmacies can expose patients to fake or unsafe drugs, leading to health harms and wasted money.
USTR warnings may help consumers avoid risky sites and push more enforcement against counterfeit medicine sellers.
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U.S. Trade Representative quoted making the central warning about illegal online pharmacies and counterfeit medicines.
Co-issued a public safety warning about illegal pharmacy websites and counterfeit pills.
Cited as a regulator whose approval claims are being falsely used by illegal websites.
Co-issued a public safety warning about illegal pharmacy websites selling counterfeit pills.
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