Go online today, and there's a pretty good chance you'll be bombarded with ads for “cheap prescription drugs” from online pharmacies promising bargain basement prices. Consumers can't be blamed for clicking on these advertisements in attempts to find the best deals available for themselves and their families. But oftentimes these sites are distribution centers for unregulated, illegally imported, and even counterfeit prescription medications.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI), works to investigate and shut down pharmacies that are operating outside the law. OCI operates on the front lines of consumer protection, ensuring product safety and integrity of life-saving medications for American patients.
