Consumer News
Alerts
Read News and Alerts from the FDA
How to Report Problems With Products Regulated by the FDA
Internet Pharmacy Information
FAQ's: Dispensing and Purchasing Controlled Substances Over the Internet (DEA)
FDA Consumer Safety Alert Regarding Drugs that Should Not Be Purchased Over the Internet (pdf file)
Consumer Guide to Buying Prescriptions Online (FDA)
Frequently Asked Questions - Buying Prescriptions Online (FDA)
Frequently Asked Questions - Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites(NABP)
Importing Medications
Looks Can be Deceiving: The medicine you buy from outside the United States may be unsafe or ineffective.(FDA)
Imported Drugs Raise Safety Concerns (FDA)
Medication Use
Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults (pdf file)
Think it Through: A Guide to Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines (FDA)
FDA Statement Regarding the Anti-Depressant Paxil for Pediatric Population
Drugs@FDA - Search for official information about FDA approved brand name and generic drugs (FDA)
Heart Health Online: FDA Information about Living with Cardiovascular Disease (FDA)
Over the Counter Medications
The best way to take your over-the-counter pain reliever? (FDA)
Over-the-Counter Medicines: What's Right for You? (FDA)
Drug Assistance Programs
Prescription Drug Assistance Programs Available in Virginia (Virginia Department for the Aging)
Health Insurance
FAMIS: Family Access to Medical Insurance Security
Virginia's program that helps working families provide health insurance to
their children.
FAMIS: Cover the Uninsured Week, May 10 - 16, 2004
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