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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 2003

Elizabeth Willis, Chief, Drug Operations,
DEA Office of Diversion Control
Records Comments About On-Line Pharmacies

OCT 21--DEA Drug Operations Chief Betsy Willis today recorded comments about internet pharmacies. She has recorded 4 separate actualities. They are accessible to radio stations and others interested in using the following:

Dial: 1-888-557-6494
Enter: 701, 702, 703, 704 at prompt (note: you will need to dial separately for each)

On Saturday, October 19, 2003 the Washington Post began a 5 part series on the impact of the internet on pharmaceuticals. Willis and other DEA officials were interviewed for the series. The Federal Register Notice, April 27, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 82) has additional information explaining the laws pertaining.