Internet Pharmacies: Adding Disclosure Requirements Would Aid State and Federal Oversight

[摘要] A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The first Internet pharmacies began online service in early 1999. Public health officials are concerned about Internet pharmacies that do not adhere to state licensing requirements and standards. Public officials are also concerned about the validity of prescriptions and international drugs that are not approved in the United States being sent by mail. The unique qualities of the Internet pose new challenges for enforcing state pharmacy and medical practice laws because they allow pharmacies and physicians to reach consumers across state and international borders and remain anonymous. Congress is considering legislation to strengthen oversight of Internet pharmacies."

[发布日期] 2000-10-19 [发布机构] United States. General Accounting Office.

[关键词] Government accountability -- United States.;health care;internet pharmacies;letter report