Coverage dated March 17, 2023

US Warns About Counterfeit Pills Being Sold in Mexico That Often Contain Fentanyl

Headline from NBC Chicago

Small pharmacies in tourist areas and border regions sometimes sell medications advertised as OxyContin, Percocet, Xanax and others without a prescription

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  1. NBC Chicago

    US Warns About Counterfeit Pills Being Sold in Mexico That Often Contain Fentanyl (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Small pharmacies in tourist areas and border regions sometimes sell medications advertised as OxyContin, Percocet, Xanax and others without a prescription

  2. CBS News

    State Department issues warning about counterfeit pills sold in Mexican pharmacies (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The counterfeit medications were tainted with substances including fentanyl and methamphetamine, the department said.

  3. Fox5 Atlanta

    US warns about fake, deadly pills being sold in Mexico (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should “exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico.”

  4. Omaha World-Herald

    US warns about fake, dangerous pills being sold in Mexico (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    MEXICO CITY — The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning about dangerous counterfeit pills being sold at pharmacies in Mexico that often contain fentanyl.

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