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The Facts About Drug Importation: Risks to consumers, states, and retirees

Apr 28, 2004

The Food and Drug Administration examined mail shipments of imported drugs flowing through Miami, New York, San Francisco, and Carson, CA, to U.S. consumers in July and August, 2003. It found that the packages often contained dangerous, unapproved, or counterfeit drugs. In fact, 88% of the drugs examined did not meet FDA standards.

Click here to view this fact sheet on drug importation.