The theft of a large quantity of ophthalmic medication has led the FDA and the pharmaceutical giant Novartis to issue a Consumer Alert.
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) August 29, 2011
This follows a Consumer Alert from the FDA and major drug manufacturer Novartis. The FDA and Novartis are warning the public to ensure they purchase prescription eye medications from reliable and trusted sources following a major theft of ophthalmic solutions in Florida. They are also advising consumers to check all such products for signs of tampering or damage prior to using them.
The stolen products are mostly ophthalmic solutions and contact lens care products, and include Novartis, Alcon and Falcon brands. Alcon is a division of Novartis, and Falcon is a line of generic eye care products manufactured by the Sandoz division of Novartis. The eye medications were being delivered to a distribution centre when they went missing on July 18th. The stolen pharmaceuticals include both prescription and over the counter products.
The Alcon press release warns consumers that an unusually low price may be an indication that a product is stolen, and that stolen medicine can be harmful as it may not have been stored at the right temperature or humidity. Products stored under improper conditions may degrade, lose potency, or become contaminated.
The release also warns that their prescription products should only be used after consulting with a licensed eye care professional that can properly diagnose and treat eye diseases and conditions. One serious condition that requires regular treatment with prescription eye drops is glaucoma. Use of a glaucoma medication that has lost potency could result in a permanent loss of vision.
Big Mountain Drugs is able to supply legitimate prescription drugs at low prices because drugs from Canada are often cheaper than in the US, where the government regulates prices and allow Canadian drug manufacturers to produce cheaper (but identical) generic drug versions sooner. The online Canadian pharmacy also seeks out suppliers of quality products with the best pricing world wide, and passes the savings on to their customers.
BigMountainDrugs.com is a licensed and fully accredited Canadian pharmacy that is always careful to store and ship their prescription medications according to industry standards.
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