Google Answers Logo
View Question
 
Q: Prescription Medications ( Answered 5 out of 5 stars,   0 Comments )
Question  
Subject: Prescription Medications
Category: Health > Medicine
Asked by: mtv-ga
List Price: $2.00
Posted: 05 Jun 2004 15:07 PDT
Expires: 05 Jul 2004 15:07 PDT
Question ID: 356897
What are the leading prescription medication drugs being purchased
online world wide?
Answer  
Subject: Re: Prescription Medications
Answered By: politicalguru-ga on 06 Jun 2004 09:37 PDT
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Dea MTV, 

According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine,
"The most popular drugs sold online are Viagra, Propecia, Prozac,
weight loss pills, birth control pills, and smoking cessation pills. "
(SOURCE: "Drug Sales on the Internet Are Dangerous Experts Say.",
<http://www.chiropracticresearch.org/NEWSinternetdrugsales.htm>).

According to an FDA official: " Lifestyle drugs are very popular,
including Viagra for erectile dysfunction, Propecia for hair loss, and
Xenical for obesity. " (SOURCE:  Jane E. Henney, M.D., E-Regulation
and Public Health, Address Before the 2000 Leonard Davis Institute of
Health Economics University of Pennsylvania Health Policy Seminar
Series (Sept. 29, 2000),
<http://www.fda.gov/oc/speeches/2000/ecommerce.html>). This is
supported by previous researches I made on the subject:

Can a foreign doctor give me a prescription over the internet
<http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=353524> 

Online pharmacy legislation
<http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=249251> 

meds online
<http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=275024>

What are the legal restrictions on offering internet mail order
<http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=234795>

According to a commercial site, 
"Top 10 Most Popular Drugs and Medications Online:
Viagra	
Prozac	
Ultram	
Benadryl	
Zyban	
Ionamin	
Claritin	
Xenical	
Celebrex	
Phentermine" 
(SOURCE: Online Drugs and Medications Information,
<http://www.drugsandmedicationsinfo.com/>). Their methodology or
source of knowledge is not divulged: one could only assumes that it is
based on demand or search for these terms.

I hope this answered your question. Please contact me if you need any
clarification on this answer before you rate it.

Search strategy: "most popular perscription/drugs" online
mtv-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars
First time user, definitely will be back... Thanks for the service.

Comments  
There are no comments at this time.

Important Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided on Google Answers are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Google does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. Please read carefully the Google Answers Terms of Service.

If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you.
Search Google Answers for
Google Answers  


Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy