DEA Public Safety Alert - Illegal Online Pharmacies

On October 4, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a Public Safety Alert saying they have seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers in the United States who believe they are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies.

Often these illegal, online websites use U.S. website addresses and professional-looking designs to appear legitimate when, in fact, they are not. These companies operate illegally, deliberately deceiving American customers into believing they are purchasing safe, regulated medications when they are actually selling fake, counterfeit pills made with fentanyl or methamphetamine.  Fake medications can lead to serious health risks, including harmful side effects, ineffective treatment, and even death.

To learn more about this significant pubic safety threat, visit the DEA’s web page https://www.dea.gov/alert/dea-issues-warning-about-illegal-online-pharmacies.

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