Counterfeit drugs are fake copies of real, legitimate medicines. They often look identical to the real things—the same size, shape, and color. Health risks Counterfeit drugs may contain: an incorrect amount of the active ingredient, the wrong active ingredient, or no active ingredients at all. Counterfeit drugs laced with fentanyl (an opioid that is up […]
In June of 2018, seeking relief from a painful flare-up of her chronic pancreatitis, Ashley Romero took a pain pill that she thought was a legitimate prescription. Shockingly, the single pill took Ashley’s life. A mother, a Great Dane lover, and someone who sometimes fed the homeless in her community on Sundays, Ashley was taken […]
In a brutal month spanning March 23 to April 23 in 2016, 14 people in the Sacramento area died of suspected drug overdoses, and 38 others were poisoned. At first, authorities could only suspect “contaminated drugs.” A month later, testing showed that the culprit was counterfeit pills made with deadly fentanyl. “I lost my son, […]
Shopping at legal online pharmacies may make sense for some consumers. Here are tips to help you stay safe.
In order to save money on prescription drugs, consumers may feel tempted to turn to online pharmacies. But there are other ways to save money on prescription medication. Look into generic or biosimilar versions of your prescriptions. Generic or biosimilar versions of prescription medicines allow consumers to receive the same quality of medicine at a fraction of the […]
Explore these options that might help you save money on your prescription medicines. Co-pay cards Drug manufacturers sometimes offer “co-pay cards” to help consumers with private insurance pay their drug co-payments. Each program is different, but you can learn more here. Remember: There may be reasons not to use a co-pay card, so always ask […]
Illegal online pharmacies offer convenience, cheap prices, and privacy, providing an attractive option for consumers—especially those who feel the stigma associated with certain conditions. The most common drugs for which consumers seek online pharmacies are those used for: weight loss, erectile dysfunction, antibiotics, cancer, cardiovascular disease medications, chronic illnesses (such as HIV, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s), […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that close to $83 billion worth of counterfeit drugs are sold annually, and one in 10 medical products circulating in developing countries are substandard or fake. Drug resistance caused by counterfeit medicines poses a very serious global health threat and intensifies the challenge of fighting infectious diseases such as […]
Don’t assume any appointment that pops up on your phone or computer’s Calendar app is legit. Scammers are hoping you will!
Checking out a free trial? Beware of fine print, or you might get stuck with a deal that’s anything but free.
