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Internet Pharmacies: Hydrocodone, an Addictive Narcotic Pain Medication, Is Available Without a Prescription Through the Internet
GAO summarized the results of its investigation of some of the business practices of certain U.S. Internet pharmacies that sold narcotics without a prescription.
GAO found that (1) one can purchase hydrocodone from certain websites on the Internet without providing a prescription or being examined by a physician; and (2) the Internet pharmacies from which it made its purchases of hydrocodone charge significantly higher prices for the drug than walk-in pharmacies. GAO concluded that those who participate in Internet drug operations that operate in this manner appear to be in the business of knowingly servicing, and profiting from, individuals who may purchase pain medication for illicit purposes.
 http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04892t.pdf
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Publication Year: 2004
Publisher United States General Accounting Office (GAO) 441 G Street, NW Washington, dc 20548 Phone: (202) 512-4800
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Boston University School of Public Health 
