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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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