Prosecution of Entities Aiding and Abetting in the Illegal Importation of Prescription Medications (Resolution No. 100-17-04)

April 28, 2004 2:33 PM Topics: Resolutions

Resolution No. 100-17-04
Title: Prosecution of Entities Aiding and Abetting in the Illegal Importation of Prescription Medications
Action: Passed

Whereas, the solicitation for the sale of prescription drugs on the Internet including controlled substances is widespread; and

Whereas, the solicitors involved in this activity, with few exceptions, do not have a license or permit to distribute or dispense medications to patients which is required by most states and dispense or distribute these medications without a valid prescription; and

Whereas, the dispensing of prescription medications, particularly controlled substances, without a valid prescription is illegal and constitutes a felony in some circumstances; and

Whereas, the source of this illegal distribution and dispensing may be outside of the United States and outside the jurisdiction of US law enforcement agencies; and

Whereas, this practice is an obvious danger to the public health and safety;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy urges the United States Department of Justice to more vigorously investigate activities related to knowingly abetting the illegal importation of prescription medications and where probable cause is found, prosecute individuals and entities operating or abetting websites, distributors, and solicitors involved in the illegal distribution and/or dispensing of prescription medications, particularly controlled substances, including but not limited to credit card companies and private shippers.

(Resolution passed at NABP’s 100th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL)