PHARMACY GUIDE - BENEFITS OF BUYING MEDICATION ONLINE
Licensed online pharmacy sites on the
internet provide
consumers with a convenient and private way to obtain needed
medications, sometimes at more affordable prices. The
elderly and persons in remote areas can avoid the
inconvenience of traveling to a store to purchase
medications. Many reputable internet pharmacies allow
patients to consult with licensed physicians and pharmacists from the
privacy of their own home or office. Moreover, online
pharmacies can provide customers with written product
information and references to other sources of information
like traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies. Finally, the increasing use
of computer technology to transmit prescriptions from
doctors to pharmacies is likely to reduce prescription
errors.
FIND A REPUTABLE ONLINE PHARMACY AND COMPARE DRUG PRICES
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Question websites that offer to prescribe a
prescription drug for the first time without a physical
exam, sell a prescription drug without a prescription,
or sell drugs not approved by FDA.
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Don't do business with sites that have no access to
a registered pharmacist to answer questions.
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Avoid sites that do not identify with whom you are
dealing and do not provide a U.S. address and phone
number to contact if there's a problem.
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Confirm the longevity of
the website. Visit a domain registrar such as
GoDaddy.com and search the name of the online pharmacy
website. You will be able to see when the domain was
registered. You probably shouldn't do business with a
website less than a year old.
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Look for a verification
seal. Legitimate pharmacies will have their status
approved by a third-party verification authority.
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Look for easy-to-find and understand privacy and
security policies. Don't provide any personally
identifiable information (social security number, credit
card, and health history) unless you are confident that
the site will protect them. Make sure the site does not
share your information with others without your
permission.
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Beware of sites that advertise a "new cure" for a
serious disorder or a quick cure-all for a wide range of
ailments.
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Be careful of sites that use impressive-sounding
terminology to disguise a lack of good science or those
that claim the government, the medical profession, or
research scientists have conspired to suppress a
product.
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Avoid sites that include undocumented case
histories claiming "amazing" results.
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Talk to your health-care
professional before using any medications for the first
time and for information regarding potential drug
interactions.
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