FDA and Johnson and Johnson Warn Public About Counterfeit
Contraceiptive Patches Sold Through Foreign Internet Site
FDA and Johnson and Johnson Co. of Raritan, NJ are warning the public about an
overseas internet site selling counterfeit contraceptive patches that contain no active ingredients. These counterfeit
patches provide no protection against pregnancy. This internet site's domain name, www.rxpharmacy.ws apparently
is operated by American Style Products of New Delhi, India. The site also sells other products that purport to be
versions of FDA-approved drugs. FDA is investigating these other products as well, and urges consumers to treat
any drugs purchased from this firm as being suspect. None of these products should be considered safe or effective.
Consumers who have any of these products should not use them, but instead contact their healthcare providers
immediately. Read more...