Georgia Attorney General Carr Issues Consumer Alert on Counterfeit Medicines and Unsafe Online Pharmacies
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has issued a consumer alert warning residents about the dangers of illegal online pharmacies. These platforms are reportedly selling counterfeit, expired, unapproved, or improperly stored medications, posing significant health risks. Counterfeit drugs can contain incorrect ingredients, dangerous contaminants, or deadly substances like fentanyl, and they encompass a wide range of medicines, including cancer treatments, injectables, and popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs. According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), approximately 95% of the 35,000 online pharmacies globally operate illegally, with fewer than 4% complying with U.S. laws. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has also warned that illegal online pharmacies are shipping counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting American consumers.