Zopiclone, a sleeping aid with addictive tendencies, should require a doctor’s prescription however, it is easily found for sale in online pharmacies not requiring a doctor’s prescription. The drug is usually only prescribed for 2-4 weeks because of addictive and dependence concerns. Researchers were able to identify 37 websites selling the tablets. While most sites (24) included a warning over the dosage, only one website stated that a prescription was needed. Additionally 22 sites stated that no prescription was necessary for the tablets.
