Table 3 Proportions of websites that met the requirements of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
From: Quality and Authenticity of Metformin Tablets Circulating on Japanese Websites
| Required detail | Number of websites (%) |
|---|---|
| A statement recommending consultation with a doctor or pharmacist | 7 (29.0) |
| A description of personal importation | 17 (70.0) |
| A statement on the purchase quantity limit | 16 (67.0) |
| Description of unapproved medicines or ethical medicines | 24 (100.0) |
| The name of the product | 24 (100.0) |
| A photograph of the product | 22 (92.0) |
| Dose of the active ingredient | 10 (41.0) |
| Description of the active pharmaceutical ingredient | 13 (54.0) |
| Description of potential side effects | 6 (25.0) |