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        Buying & Using Medicine Safely

Quick Tips for Buying Medicines Over the Internet

                        
                


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  			What to look for when buying medicines online
	
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	Buy only from licensed pharmacies located in the United States. BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy has more information about finding safe and legal online pharmacies.
	Don't provide personal information such as credit card numbers unless you are sure the site will protect them.General

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Reporting Unlawful Sales of Medical Products on the Internet
	Reporte de ventas ilegales de productos medicos a traves del Internet

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