Report a Fraudulent Web Site

The DEA allows patients to report suspected unlawful behavior by online pharmacies. Visit the DEA web site to make a report.

On the Record

“…the DEA can maintain no control over the (prescription drug) distribution chain and prevent diversion where American consumers purchase their drugs abroad. Somewhat similarly, the law that the FDA administers (the FDCA), cannot be effectuated where American consumers purchase their drugs abroad. Among the ways that the FDCA protects the American public is by requiring good manufacturing practices, proper labeling, and safe handling to prevent adulteration. Identifying a drug by its appearance and labeling is not an easy task. From a practical standpoint, inspectors cannot examine (imported) drug products and accurately determine the identity of such drugs or the degree of risk they pose to the individual who will use them.”

- Excerpts from July 11, 2001 letter from William B. Simpkins, DEA Acting Administrator, to House Energy and Commerce Chairman Tauzin and Ranking Member Dingell, responding to their request for the DEA’s analysis of pending legislation to allow the importation of prescription drugs.