On-line Pharmacies

The Internet now allows people to buy needed medications without leaving home. But buyers must beware. HORIZON investigates the use of on-line pharmacies and gives viewers the information necessary to safely navigate the information superhighway.

Learn which sites are Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice sites - sites which are listed as safe places to buy prescription drugs. And find out the potential dangers of getting prescriptions from "mystery" doctors over the Internet without a physical exam.

During our in-studio discussion:

Arizona State Attorney General Janet Napolitano will talk about the difficulties of regulating Internet prescription drug sites.

Prescription Price Comparison List

Medication	Dosage	Phoenix	Online
Prilosec	20mg x 30	$136	$111
Prinzide	20-12.5mg x 30	$41	$41
Claritin	10mg x 30	$88	$79

Source:
KAET, 2002, comparison of prices at three different pharmacies each in Phoenix and online.

 

Links and Resources
Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice sites
Arizona State Attorney General's Office/Prescription Drug Survey