Verify your online pharmacy before you buy.
According to the FDA, 97% of online pharmacies are illegitimate and unsafe. Even experts have difficulty identifying a fake online pharmacy from its website alone. What looks like a discount online pharmacy from Canada or the U.S. could be a rogue website from anywhere in the world. These criminal enterprises expose users to malware, identity theft and even health threats. They may sell fake opioids and other prescription medications with harmful substances added. Use our search tool to verify your online pharmacy is certified and safe.
It’s not worth the risk. We want you to be safe. Verify before you buy.
SHARE YOUR STORY
It will take a lot of education and all of us working together to stop illegitimate and unsafe online pharmacies. Do you have a story to share about you or someone you love who had a bad experience with a fake online pharmacy? You’re not alone. The courage to share your story can help others. Share your story here. We will never use your personal information without your permission, and we will contact you for your permission first if your story is one we think should be shared with others. Share your story here.
I've searched hundreds of online pharmacies trying to find low cost drugs, and using your search tool I found out they were all fake. I'm a physician and I had a hard time telling the difference. I'm glad to have access to your search tool and I hope anyone thinking about buying drugs online verifies before they buy.
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Help Others Stay Safe
North Carolina Residents: You can report suspected fake pharmaceuticals, or any other counterfeit products, to the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office by email.
If you have concerns about a website or drug seller, please report the information directly to law enforcement through the button below.
FDA 'BeSafeRx' Campaign
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to end illegitimate drug sellers online. Learn more about the FDA’s BeSafeRx campaign, a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of buying prescription medicines from fake online pharmacies. The BeSafeRx campaign will help consumers:
- Learn the dangers of buying from a fake online pharmacy
- Identify the signs of a fake online pharmacy
- Find a safe online pharmacy.
FTC Guide: Buying Health Products & Services Online
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides a helpful reference for health-related online purchases. Use these tips to be smart and safe when researching health products and services online:
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North Carolina
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About The Center For Safe Internet Pharmacies
The Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by a diverse group of Internet, technology, financial services and shipping companies to address the global problem of consumer access to illegitimate pharmaceuticals from illegal online pharmacies and other sources.
CSIP and its members provide this website as a free and vetted resource to verify the legitimacy of online pharmacies, to access reliable resources for assistance with opioid addiction recovery and treatment, and to report illegal online pharmacies or counterfeit prescription medications. For more information on related opioid addiction and awareness resources on our website, click here.
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