The Drug Enforcement Administration has found that 85 percent of all Internet prescription sales involved controlled drugs, compared with just 11 percent of those filled through regular pharmacies, strongly suggesting that online sales often are destined for misuse. This New York Times article spells out the situation, including no prescription or age verification required to get the meds, and describes a law, currently before the House, which would close some of the bigger gaps.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has found that 85 percent of all Internet prescription sales involved controlled drugs, compared with just 11 percent of those filled through regular pharmacies, strongly suggesting that online sales often are destined for misuse. This New York Times article spells out the situation, including no prescription or age verification required to get the meds, and describes a law, currently before the House, which would close some of the bigger gaps.