Counterfeit Pills Public Safety Warning

The DEA Chicago Division issued a public safety alert warning consumers about the dangers of counterfeit pills. The alert emphasizes that obtaining pills outside of prescriptions from licensed physicians and dispensing from registered pharmacies is a potentially fatal choice. The warning includes a visual comparison of authentic versus counterfeit oxycodone pills.

This is an informational alert with no compliance requirements or deadlines. No penalties or enforcement actions are associated with this notice. Consumers should only take prescription medications obtained through legitimate medical prescriptions and licensed pharmacies.