Consumer Protection

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Prescription for Danger

Prescriptions are regularly compounded at pharmacies, after a doctor writes a prescription for a compounded drug. However, compounding pharmacies are increasingly behaving like pharmaceutical companies by producing drugs in bulk, despite the fact that they are not inspected or regulated like the pharmaceutical industry. Due to this lack of oversight, many compounding pharmacies have not adhered to safe manufacturing practices, and shown little regard for consumer safety.

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Protecting yourself from identity theft

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Choosing a bank

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Picking a cell phone plan

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Protecting renters

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Avoiding mistakes when buying a car

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Dealing with credit cards

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Avoiding problems when paying taxes

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Avoiding dangerous toys

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Consumer Tips

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