The U.S. Department of State issued a warning after reporting showed that counterfeit pharmaceuticals containing illicit drugs were being sold in pharmacies in Mexico.
. The department said that the Drug Enforcement Administration had also reported counterfeit prescriptions sold on both sides of the border, represented as OxyContin, Percocet, Xanax and others.
The department said in its advisory that people should"exercise caution when purchasing medicine," noting that pharmaceuticals, even those that might require a prescription in the United States,"are often readily available for purchase with little regulation." In addition to the risk of contamination, officials said counterfeit medication could"prove to be ineffective" or be the wrong strength.
"Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments," the department said, noting that counterfeit medications are"readily advertised on social media and can be purchased at small, non-chain pharmacies in Mexico along the border and in tourist areas." or when people travel to another country to receive more affordable medical care or prescriptions.
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