Beware of Fake Pills in Mexican Pharmacies, Warns State Department.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a warning about counterfeit pharmaceuticals containing illicit drugs being sold in Mexican pharmacies. The counterfeit medications were tainted with substances including fentanyl and methamphetamine. The department advised people to exercise caution when purchasing medicine and to buy medication in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments. Counterfeit medications are readily advertised on social media and can be purchased at small, non-chain pharmacies in Mexico along the border and in tourist areas. The kidnapping of four Americans earlier this month in a Mexican border town has also put a spotlight on "medical tourism."