FDA CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION - FDA Sounds Alarm on Phony Tamiflu
SILVER SPRING, Md., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The FDA is warning consumers that a fraudulent version of a medicine used to fight the flu is being sold by some online pharmacies. Learn how to spot the phony version of Tamiflu and get tips on buying medications safely online by visiting http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm216009.htm.
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Related links:
The Possible Dangers of Buying Medicines Over the Internet
FDA 101: Health Fraud Awareness
Health Fraud Awareness (video)
FDA Law Enforcers Protect Consumer’s Health
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