The Lower Normandy disciplinary chamber of the National Order of Pharmacists sanctioned Philippe Lannier with a reprimand for having surfed on his notoriety as “first e-pharmacist” in order to promote his online pharmacy and highlight , during reports, its attractive prices.
The pharmacist’s lawyer, Maitre Robert Apéry told AFP, “that his client has not yet decided whether to appeal. Indeed, the blame is not prejudicial to Philippe Lailler, since it constitutes the lowest level of the scale of the sanctions of a disciplinary chamber. “
More dangerous scams flushed out
The Order of Pharmacists has already reported to the Central Office for the Fight against Environmental and Public Health Attacks (OCLAESP) 11 fake online drug sites. Indeed, these 11 sites seemed at first glance legal, they bore the names of real pharmacies, but in fact hide malicious companies which sell sexual stimulants, drugs for weight loss, antidepressants, most often fake drugs and drugs. drugs prohibited for sale online … Under dosed, over dosed or completely false (containing plaster or detergent), these products are a real danger for Internet users. “60% of drugs sold on the internet are counterfeit” recalls Alain Delgutte, president of section A (pharmacy holders) of the council of the order of pharmacists.
The Order of Pharmacists remains on alert. The vice-president of the National Council of the Order of Pharmacists, Jacques Fortuit told the PourquoiDocteur site, “When we filed a complaint, 11 illegal sites were cited. Today, we are over 40, and we have no illusions about the exponential shape of the curve. ”
Buy drugs safely online
Since July 12, Internet users can buy some 4,000 self-medication online. These e-pharmacy sites must necessarily be linked to a single real pharmacy.
The only way to protect yourself and to buy your medicines online is to refer to the official list of online pharmacists accessible on the website of the Order of Pharmacists. There are only 44 of them. Internet users are advised to remain vigilant and never buy drugs online without checking the legality of the e-pharmacy.
