Wake Up Tri-Counties Samantha from OSF HealthCare Talks Online Pharmacy Safety

OSF HealthCare is urging Tri-County residents to use caution when buying prescription medications online. Samantha Ruggs says many online pharmacies skip critical safeguards, including licensed prescriptions, pharmacist review, and state licensing. She warns that prices that seem too low, foreign-based sellers, or sites that redirect payment can be red flags. Ruggs points to safe.pharmacy and BeSafeRx as tools to verify legitimacy. The warning comes amid concerns over counterfeit drugs, including fake Ozempic products that can closely resemble the real medication. OSF also reminds the community its Blessing of the Pets is Wednesday, October 7th, at 12:30 PM.