Ryan Haight Internet Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2005

This bill aims to increase safety and transparency for consumers who purchase prescription medications online. It requires internet pharmacies to clearly display their licensing information and the identities of their pharmacists, while prohibiting the sale of drugs to patients who have not had a verified, in-person medical evaluation by a healthcare provider. By establishing these standards, the legislation seeks to prevent the operation of "rogue" websites that bypass traditional medical oversight and ensure that online prescriptions are based on legitimate doctor-patient relationships.