Internet Pharmacy Precautions

"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."  Everyone has heard this saying many times. And in the case of internet pharmacies, it is aptly applied.  Just as with human medicines, the cost of veterinary medicines has sky-rocketed over last several years.  This has led many pet owners to  search online for less expensive medicines for their pets.  Many have found online pharmacies that will dispense medicines without prescriptions (totally illegal) or that will sell a medicine at an unbelievably low price (most likely a counterfeit product).  But online pet pharmacies are not always what they seem.   While many internet pharmacies are quite reputable, others are only out to make money and have no concern for you or your pet.  The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine put together a pamphlet with tips on how to avoid being scammed.  Click below to see how they recommend staying safe.

For additional information, visit the following sites:

The U.S. Food And Drug Administration

http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

http://www.nabp.net

American Veterinary Medical Association

http://www.avma.org/issues/prescribing/default.asp

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