Posted by Jane D on September 19, 2001, at 0:25:53
In reply to Re: how to obtain drugs, posted by Dr. Bob on September 18, 2001, at 10:02:41
> OTOH, I suppose an alternative policy could be not to allow discussion about how to obtain drugs. Their pros and cons, fine, but not where to get them. Would be better? Hmm...
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> BobBob - I don't think so. The pros and cons are influenced by availability and reliability of sources. I found it interesting when people here reported that a favorite Italian pharmacy had started requiring prescriptions. And also at the reports that they were not enforcing that requirement. That some (many) of the pharmacies recommended a few years ago are gone. That people don't always get what they ordered (and who they ordered it from). That (accurately labeled) medications are often not seized. I don't think the pros and cons can be discussed meaningfully without specific examples.
Everything to do with importing medications is a very big issue right now. The discussion's relevance to me is increased when it focuses on psychiatric medications so I would like that discussion take place here. I am far more interested in the US Customs position on Prozac than on Laetrile or Viagra (sorry guys).
I doubt I will ever use this information to order drugs. I use it to interpret what I read in the papers about moves to allow reimportation or about busloads of senior citizens going to Canada to buy drugs. I may use the information to lobby my congressman on some future vote. As usual, I think that more information is always best.
- JaneAnd of course, not all the users of this board are in the US.
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