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October 15, 2008
 Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008
On October 15, 2008, the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection
Act of 2008 was signed into law. It regulates on-line pharmacies by
mandating that consumers must have a valid prescription for controlled
substances from a physician who examined the person in person at least
once. There is an exception for telemedicine. On-line pharmacies will
also be required to specify when registering with the federal Drug
Enforcement Administration if they sell controlled substances. Clear
language that the on-line pharmacy is in compliance with the new
legislation and contact information for affiliated pharmacists,
pharmacies, and physicians must be placed on the on-line pharmacy's web
site.
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