Core Viewpoint - The rapid growth of online healthcare in China has led to significant issues in the sale of prescription drugs on e-commerce platforms, posing serious risks to consumer safety due to lax regulations and practices [1][5]. Group 1: Prescription Drug Sales Issues - The process for purchasing prescription drugs online is alarmingly simple, with consumers not required to provide medical history or prescriptions, leading to "instant prescriptions" without proper medical evaluation [1][2][3]. - In a practical test, the time taken from consultation to prescription issuance was as short as 10 seconds, highlighting the lack of meaningful interaction between patients and online doctors [2][3]. - Some platforms allow for prescription issuance at any hour, with no restrictions on the timing of orders, further exacerbating the issue of oversight in prescription practices [5]. Group 2: Regulatory Violations - Online platforms are found to be in violation of regulations by displaying prescription drug packaging and information that should not be publicly accessible before prescription approval [6][8]. - Certain platforms promote prescription drugs for uses that exceed their approved indications, misleading consumers and potentially endangering their health [8][10]. - There are instances of products being marketed under names and packaging that closely resemble approved medications, raising concerns about counterfeit drugs and misleading advertising [10][12]. Group 3: Legal Implications - The sale of drugs with altered names and packaging may violate multiple laws, including those against unfair competition and drug management regulations, potentially leading to severe penalties for the sellers [12][13]. - Third-party platforms are urged to enhance their oversight of drug sales to prevent the distribution of unapproved or counterfeit medications, as failure to do so could result in shared liability for regulatory breaches [12].