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Prescription Medicine News Releases

 JAN 29, 2004 Tucson Doctor Jeri B. Hassman Pleads Guilty
 JAN 15, 2004

Dentist Pleads Guilty to Exchanging Prescriptions for Sex

 OCT 30, 2003

The Myth of the "Chilling Effect"

 OCT 22, 2003

DEA Miami Makes Progress Against Illegal On-Line Pharmacies

 OCT 21, 2003

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)

Sound bites (MP3 files): Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Clip 3 | Clip 4
Text transcript of sound bites>>

On Sunday, 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.

 MAR 22, 2002 Administrator Discusses Prescription Monitoring Programs with the National Association of Attorneys General
 MAR 14, 2002 Hutchinson Addresses American Pain Society (APS)
OCT 23, 2001 Pain Advocates
OCT 20, 1995 Methylphenidate

 
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