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Don't get duped: Here's how to avoid online pharmacy risks
Medication deals on the internet often come with a steep price.
- Reviewed by Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter
Type the words "best online pharmacy" into a search engine, and you'll find countless options promising prescription drugs delivered right to your door at discount prices. Just be careful if you plan to place an order. Many online pharmacies are unscrupulous purveyors of potentially harmful products. It takes some know-how to identify legitimate pharmacies selling approved medications.
Online pharmacy dangers
The vast majority of online pharmacies are rife with risks, according to the FDA and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), an independent nonprofit group.
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About the Author
Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter
About the Reviewer
Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter
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