Sales from illicit pharmacies are responsible for numerous deaths, overdoses, and other adverse health effects from substandard or counterfeit drugs, or prescription drugs sold without a valid prescription.
Because of the heightened risk to consumers, card network policies have increased scrutiny of high-risk merchants and enforcement of noncompliance. For healthcare, that pertains to MCC 5122 and 5912.
This guide is intended to help you understand the fundamental rules around the sale of pharmaceuticals online in the US and in most countries around the world, then help you develop policies and procedures to stay compliant. It covers:
- Three Principles of Internet Pharmacy Legitimacy
- Conducting an Investigation
- Mitigating Your Risk
