FDA Warns Against Unregulated Products

Some drugs that aren't approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may still be legally sold in the United States. These include drugs compounded by licensed physicians, pharmacists, and pharmacies. However, drugs manufactured in other countries that do not come from reputable sources cannot be legally sold here, although these drugs can sometimes be purchased online.The FDA reports on adverse events from two unregulated products: a compounded subcutaneous drug (glutamine, arginine, and carnitine) and an overseas product, Balguti Kesaria Ayurvedic Medicine, which is adulterated and potentially lethal.The agency's BeSafeRX web page contains resources to help patients determine if an online pharmacy is reputable.
Source: AJN - Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research