Legal Issues Related to Prescription Drug Sales on the Internet

Citation
Vanessa Burrows, Legal Issues Related to Prescription Drug Sales on the Internet (CRS Report RS21711) (May 4, 2007) (full-text).

Overview
This report provides a legal analysis of issues related to prescription drug sales on the Internet, including issues involving online pharmacies and physicians who prescribe medications over the Internet. Specifically, this report provides an overview of the various federal and state laws that regulate this field, including laws and regulations covering prescription drugs, controlled substances, doctors, and pharmacies.