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Responsive regulation of Internet pharmacy practice.

D B Brushwood¹

¹University of Florida College of Pharmacy, USA.

Annals of Health Law

|August 11, 2001

Summary

Professor Brushwood explores the internet's role in pharmaceutical care, advocating for responsive regulation to protect public health. The Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site program is proposed as a model for oversight.

Area of Science:

Pharmacy Practice
Health Regulation
Internet Technologies

Background:

The internet has emerged as a significant medium for healthcare delivery, including pharmaceutical care.
Regulatory frameworks are challenged by the rapid expansion of online pharmaceutical services.
Concerns exist regarding patient safety and the integrity of online pharmacies.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the internet as a platform for pharmaceutical care.
To propose a regulatory approach for internet-based pharmacy practices.
To advocate for a specific model that balances public health protection with innovation.

Main Methods:

Discussion and analysis of the internet's capabilities for pharmaceutical care delivery.

Keywords:

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Health Care and Public Health Legal Approach

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Examination of existing regulatory challenges and potential pitfalls.

Advocacy for the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site program as a regulatory solution.

Main Results:

The internet is an effective medium for delivering pharmaceutical care.
Responsive and adaptive regulation is crucial for safeguarding public health.
The Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site program offers a viable model for regulating online pharmacies.

Conclusions:

Internet pharmacy offers significant potential for patient care.
Effective regulation, not prohibition, is key to harnessing internet pharmacy benefits.
The Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site program provides a practical framework for ensuring quality and safety in online pharmaceutical services.