RxRights statement in response to Google settling pharmacy ad probe for $500 million
posted Thu, 25 Aug 2011It was announced yesterday that Google has settled the U.S. Justice Department’s pharmacy ad probe, Lee Graczyk, lead organizer of RxRights, issued a statement in response:
It is imperative to make the distinction that not all Canadian pharmacies are dangerous rogue sites. There are licensed, legitimate Canadian and other international pharmacies that Americans rely on to import safe, affordable prescription medications. Many Americans require these daily medications to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.
These legitimate pharmacies are accredited through organizations such as Pharmacy Accreditation Services, PharmacyChecker and the Canadian International Pharmacy Association.
In addition, there are several key indicators Americans should check for when choosing an online pharmacy. They should verify that the pharmacy requires a signed, valid doctor’s prescription to purchase medications and that there is a licensed pharmacist to receive orders and answer questions.
Legitimate Canadian online pharmacies should not have to bear the brunt for the unlawful importation of uncontrolled substances by dangerous rogues.
More from the PharmacyChecker.com blog...