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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. Most illegal online pharmacies belong to organized criminal networks that oversee thousands of related websites. Authorities tie overdose deaths to illegal online pharmacies.

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

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Tactics Criminals Use to Sell Drugs Online  

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

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. What are Illegal Online Pharmacies?

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The discovery of a new and compounding cybersecurity threat to pharmacies

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Sam Crowther, founder and CEO of cybersecurity company Kasada, tells us about a recent discovery his company made that revealed tens of thousands of accounts with prescription drug attachments in major online pharmacies had been compromised. One, someone who should not be able to get their hands on these controlled substances can.

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Internet Pharmacies are an Often-Overlooked Part of the Medicines Supply Chain

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Of the roughly 35,000 online pharmacies worldwide, 95% operate illegally across the globe – in violation of local laws and relevant pharmacy practice standards – and approximately 20 new illegal online pharmacy websites go live globally every day, according to statistics from the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP).

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ADHD Prescribing Practices Come Under Question

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Over the past two years, telehealth and online pharmacy start-ups offering quick and convenient access to mental health treatment have become increasingly popular. In early May, the Department of Justice initiated an investigation of possible violations of the Controlled Substances Act.

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Meet Epicur’s Advisory Council: Nicole Clausen Shares Her Viewpoint on the Veterinary Industry as an Inventory Management Consultant

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For critical medications like controlled substances, it becomes a scramble to find something. Online pharmacies really force practices and clinics to become more strategic in how they price their products and what they carry. The lack of education and training is also a challenge and feeds into many more challenges.