HONcode certificate: respect of the 8 HONcode principles by the health website

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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode

The health Website
Drug Identity Information, Inc.
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: Drug Identity Information, Inc.
Web address: http://www.drugid.info/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct343569
Date of initial review: 03 Oct 2004
Validity of certificate 02 Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Date of last visit 02 Mar 2011

This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative 2. Complementarity 3. Privacy 4. Attribution 5. Justifiability 6. Transparency
7. Financial disclosure 8. Advertising policy

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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

The certified website is responsible for the content of its website, unless otherwise provided by law.

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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.

The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to: HON.

1. Information must be authoritative

Corporation
Name: Pill Identity Information Inc.
Address: 7040 W. 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
Pharmacists
Name: Francis J. Muno Jr.
State Registration: Illinois #51-025157
Name: Richard Muno
State Registration: Illinois #51-029223
Corporate Officers
Francis J. Muno Jr., President
Douglas C. McKalip, Vice-President
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

Drugid.info was developed to make identifications of tablet or capsule medicines simple and definitive for professionals and public alike. Thousands of deaths occur each year due to medication errors, some of which could be prevented by having the ability to identify unknown medicines. Heath Care Professionals, Law Enforcement, School Nurses, parents and end users can all use a better method of checking the identity of medicines and DrugID.Info has been designed to fill that need.
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Audience:

for professionals and public
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Purpose of the website

Users of the web site should consult with your doctor, pharmacist or poison control center, drug manufacturer or forensics laboratory for confirmation of any data provided.
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3. Confidentiality

Drug Identity Information, Inc. assures you that the identity of all who contact us through this website is kept strictly confidential: We do not rent, sell, or exchange our mailing lists. Any email sent to you from DrugID.Info will be because you opted into our mailing list, you requested more information or for renewal information.
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.

The product information provided has been compiled from manufacturer and distributor data and other sources for drugs sold in the United States of America only.
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Last Site Update - Oct. 7, 2010
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5. Justification of claims

Does your tablet / capsule have a logo imprinted on it?
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6. User support and adequation

Contact us
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7. Disclosure of funding sources

The use of this website requires a subscription fee or "per use" charge payable by Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card for each identification (ID) provided.
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8. Advertising policy

All editorial content will be marked as to authorship and any relation to advertisers or sponsors.
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Drug Identity Information, Inc. accepts advertising only related to the medical and pharmaceutical field.
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All advertising will be clearly marked with the word 'Advertisment' and all sponsorship will be marked: 'Sponsored by . . .' or 'Brought to you by . . .' with the sponser involved listed.
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