MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers on Monday against medicines sold online due to possible health risks posed by these products. According to the FDA, there are “significant risks” in buying medicines online as compared to other consumer products sold on the internet. “Buying medicines over the internet can pose a serious health risk. Only sellers who actually have existing pharmacies licensed by the FDA are allowed to offer online ordering of their products. “Online ordering services are additional activities of a pharmacy or botika subject for approval of FDA,” the agency said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 11, 2019 12:00 UTC