Easy Online Drug Purchases Raise Concerns

The Trimbos Institute is studying people who buy medicine online without a doctor. They want to know how many people do this and why. This is a concern because of risks like fake drugs.

The Trimbos Institute is researching self-medication. They are looking at the issue of people buying medications online. Toxicologist Corine Bethlehem says this is a worrying trend. Previous research showed online availability of these medicines. This new research will focus on the size of the group and their reasons for self-medicating.

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