Internet sites that sell pet drugs can be reputable pharmacies. Some, however, are not. They are fronts for businesses breaking Federal, State, or International laws. These illegal pet pharmacies may sell counterfeit, outdated, mislabeled, incorrectly made, or improperly stored drugs. They also may not refund you if you have problems with your order.
If your pet needs a prescription drug, talk with your veterinarian before you purchase online. Your veterinarian wants what’s best for you and your pet. If you find a cheaper drug online, ask your
veterinarian to consider matching the price. If you still want to purchase your pet’s prescription drugs online, remember you can protect yourself and
your pet–do your homework and be online pet pharmacy A.W.A.R.E.
Report suspicious online pet pharmacy sites to the FDA and the National Association of
Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) at:
FDA: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ucm059315.htm
NABP: http://www.nabp.net/.
The best defense you have against illegal online pet pharmacies is education. Do your
homework and be online pet pharmacy A.W.A.R.E. before you purchase your pet’s
medicines online.
An informed consumer is an empowered consumer.
For more information about purchasing pet drugs from online pet pharmacies,
visit CVM’s website at: http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary,
call CVM at 1-240-402-7002, or write CVM at AskCVM@fda.hhs.gov.
