Tactics Criminals Use to Sell Drugs Online  

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The United States is home to one of the most secure drug supply chains in the world, but criminals still find pathways to buy and sell prescription drugs—including controlled substances—often using websites and social media platforms to do so. We compiled information from experts about how criminals use online platforms to sell these drugs illegally […]

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Navigating Drug Shortages: Pharmacists Help Patients Find Safe Alternative Sources 

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Since early 2020, consumers have faced countless shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout the economy, from personal protective equipment to infant formula to cars. Prescription medications are not exempt. In recent months, hospitals and other health care facilities have struggled to obtain sufficient stock of even basic supplies, such as saline, and national media outlets […]

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How Lock-and-Suspend Shuts Down Illegal Online Pharmacies and Protects Patients 

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At any given time, between 30,000 and 40,000 illegal online pharmacies hawk substandard prescription drugs to unsuspecting patients. Law enforcement and government agencies have a steep hill to climb in stopping them, but “lock-and-suspend” shows promise. Our newest Rogue Rx Activity Report explores how locking and suspending the domain names of these sites directly impacts […]

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Why Pharmacy Law Knowledge is Essential to Patient Safety

Posted by in Consumer Protection, Pharmacy Education and Examinations

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Of the examinations that NABP offers to gauge candidates’ readiness for pharmacy practice, the MPJE is the only one that assesses knowledge of state and federal laws and the ability to apply that knowledge in practice. We’ve heard of a misperception that a number of states are considering eliminating or have eliminated jurisprudence examinations for […]

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New Bill for Online Platform Accountability Looks Beyond Section 230

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As has been reported extensively over the past year, social media companies have come under scrutiny both at the national and international levels for not doing enough to prevent their platforms from being used to facilitate illegal drug sales. Despite reports that many popular platforms have stepped up efforts to police content – both TikTok […]

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Regulatory Agencies Worldwide Are Partnering to Combat Illegal Online Pharmacies

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At the end of July, INTERPOL announced the execution of Operation Pangea XV, an annual week of coordinated law enforcement action to combat the illegal sale of medicines and medical products online. From June 23 to June 30, 2022, 94 member countries spanning every continent issued over 200 search warrants and opened over 600 investigations. […]

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Update on DRUGS Act: Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Shut Down Illegal Online Pharmacies

Posted by in Consumer Protection, Technology and Data Security, State and Federal Regulatory Issues

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For over two decades, NABP has raised concerns over the vast number of illegal online pharmacies that put Americans’ health at risk by selling medications without a prescription, operating without a license, and peddling substandard, falsified, or counterfeit prescription drugs, including illicit opioids, to patients. Government agencies, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), […]

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Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Seeks to Address Illegal Drug Sales on the Dark Web

Posted by in Consumer Protection, State and Federal Regulatory Issues

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Congress has long had an interest in stemming the online sale of illegal opioids but investigating and identifying criminals who traffic these drugs on the dark web is incredibly challenging for law enforcement agencies. Enter the Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2022 (HR 7300, S 3782), a new bipartisan bill that seeks to improve the […]

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