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• The Problem With Glucosamine Supplements

  

  By David Khalaf

  on August 15, 2018

  As a public service, LegitScript offers free limited product lookups so that people can check to see if a product they have purchased is dangerous or otherwise problematic. Frequently, we get searches for products that contain problematic ingredients such as marijuana, kratom, and SARMs. But we’ve noticed that one of the top ingredient searches on…

• LegitScript Addiction Treatment Certification Expands to Include Facebook

  

  By David Khalaf

  on August 08, 2018

    I’m pleased to share the news that, starting today, Facebook will require LegitScript certification for providers of drug and alcohol addiction treatment who want to advertise in the United States. This partnership follows the official rollout of our program, which began at the end of July after an initial pre-launch phase. Now both Google…

• Operators of So-Called Canadian Pharmacy Sentenced for Distributing Misbranded Prescription Drugs

  

  By David Khalaf

  on August 02, 2018

  Last year, we wrote about criminal charges against Billy Lee, Tarn Uppal, and Tony Lee, who operated “Canadian” internet pharmacies but shipped US residents drugs that were not really from Canada. This week, the FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations announced sentencing for these British Columbia residents, amounting to three years’ probation and a fine of…

• When is a Legal Dietary Supplement Illegal?

  

  By David Khalaf

  on July 20, 2018

  Most countries have regulatory authorities like the Food and Drug Administration that monitor and establish rules around food, drugs, dietary supplements, and more. These agencies have their own complex laws and regulatory standards, and they often vary substantially. What may be a legal, unregulated ingredient in one country is a prescription drug in another, and…

• Addiction Treatment Certification Nears End of Pre-Launch Phase

  

  By David Khalaf

  on July 12, 2018

    Later this month, LegitScript will officially begin the initial phase of our certification program for drug and alcohol addiction treatment providers. This aligns with the timing of Google’s implementation of its advertising policy around addiction services; advertisers with LegitScript certification will be able to request certification with Google starting later this month.   Over…