Posted by Elizabeth on August 7, 2001, at 15:56:44
In reply to Re: FDA cracking down on personal drug importation? » Grouch, posted by jotho on August 7, 2001, at 9:38:25
> I have been attempting to buy amisulpride from several overseas pharmacies (that until only recently were selling it) and was told I needed a prescription, even though it is not a controlled substance.
"Controlled substances" are a subset of Rx-only drugs. There are plenty of drugs that aren't "controlled" but that do require a prescription.
> They have been pressured by the FDA, I am quite sure, so sales of drugs in this country are protected.
That seems likely. A problem with the FDA is that many of the people working there have ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
-elizabeth
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