Online Availability and Safety of Drugs in Shortage: A Descriptive Study of Internet Vendor Characteristics

BackgroundUnprecedented drug shortages announced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have severely affected therapeutic access, patient safety, and public health. With continued shortages, patients may seek drugs online. ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence of online marketing for...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Liang, Bryan A, Mackey, Tim K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:http://www.jmir.org/2012/1/e27/