The Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic draws attention to the existence of fraudulent websites (Internet) that try to deceive the consumer through manipulative techniques. They offer a variety of -miraculous-products to help improve health. They often use logos and labels of state institutions or private companies to increase their credibility.
Some fraudulent websites that offer the sale of uncertified medicines for the purpose of earning a job use trusted resource labels like a firm, a state institution, or hide behind general names as "scientists from the prestigious university" and fictitious percentages of product efficiency. Therefore, the Ministry of Health recommends following the rule of "no everything on the Internet" is true. The success of fraudsters depends mainly on people's trust and ability to distinguish and estimate Internet security.
In particular, the Health Department draws attention to the various When ordering such goods, the consumer may not only lose money for a useless and ineffective product but also endanger his health. Therefore, it is recommended that you consider the purchase carefully and consult your doctor or pharmacist. At the same time, the Ministry points out that prescription drugs are only issued in the pharmacy on the basis of a prescription given by the doctor. Likewise, the resort recommends using only a network of so-called stone pharmacies or approved online pharmacies to buy off-prescription medicines. Authorized Internet pharmacies have a green logo on their pages, and by clicking on the logo you are automatically redirected to the website of the State Medicine Control Institute, where you can find a list of authorised entities for internet dispensing (sale).
No way. we do not recommend buying medicines via adverts, social networks or from individuals. When obtained from other sources, they may be products of uncertain origin and composition, falsified medicinal products or products with non-compliance with storage conditions. By buying such products you risk your health.
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