Internet or Mail Order Prescription Drug Resouce Page
Consumer Checklist for Purchasing Prescription Drugs over the Internet or by Mail Order
The Department
of Regulatory Agencies recently released a special report entitled
"Importing Prescription
Drugs from Foreign Countries: Federal Preemption Prohibits State-Sanctioned
Regulation".
Information
on federal law regarding importation of prescription drugs:
United States Food and Drug Administration - FDA
FDA Information on Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online
FDA
Personal Importation Policy
Where to
file complaints or verify licensure of pharmacies:
Colorado Board of Pharmacy - National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Colorado Attorney General's Office - Consumer Protection Section
United States Attorney General's Office for the District of Colorado
United
States Food and Drug Administration - FDA
Discount
prescription drug programs:
Medical Assistance for Adults - Medicaid - Medical Assistance for Children - CHP+
General
resource for senior citizens:
American
Association of Retired Persons - AARP
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