CLEAR News - Fall 2003


The Canadian Drug Store Inc. Pleads Guilty

The Ontario College of Pharmacists announced the resolution of its case against The Canadian Drug Store Inc. et. al.  The Canadian Drug Store Inc. plead guilty to one offense contrary to the Regulated Health Profession Act, 1991 and four charges contrary to the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act.  The charges related to unlawfully operating as a pharmacy and dispensing drugs without proper accreditation.  The Canadian Drug Store Inc. advertised on the Internet that it was a source of low cost Canadian drugs to American patients.  The Ontario College of Pharmacists warns customers to verify the legitimacy of Internet pharmacy websites prior to purchasing products from the site.

For full details of the charges and outcome of the case, please see the Ontario College of Pharmacists website.

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