Online Pharmacy FAQ |
Are Online Pharmacies Legal?In the United States, it is legal for licensed pharmacies to sell medications through the Internet. However, a lot of the sites that pose as an "online pharmacy" are in fact illegally powered by bad people overseas who are just looking for a share in this highly lucrative industry. Is It Safe to Order Medications from an Online Pharmacy?It is totally safe to purchase medications online from reputable and trustworthy online pharmacies, like Walmart online pharmacy, CVS pharmacy, Walgreens, and others. Why Are Foreign (Online) Pharmacies Cheaper Than U.S. Pharmacies?Many Americans prefer to get their prescription medications from abroad, either by traveling to Canada or Mexico, or by ordering drugs from foreign online pharmacies. The reason for that is because the same drugs can be bought at much lower prices in other countries than in the US. For example, unlike the US, Canadian authorities have price controls on drugs to insure that prices are as low as possible for the consumer. Do I Need a Prescription to Buy Drugs From an Online Pharmacy?Some online pharmacies require a prior written prescription from your doctor (sent via email or fax), while others replace that requirement with online medical consultation and can help you get your prescription written for you remotely and shipped to your doorstep discreetly. This only applies to prescription-only (Rx) medications. On the other hand, over the counter (OTC) medications do not require a prescription. How Does Online Medical Consultation Work?Some online pharmacies provide their customer with free online medical consultation as an alternative to getting a prescription/physical examination from your doctor. In this case, a licensed doctor can remotely (through live chat, email, phone, etc) examine your condition, answer your questions, give you medical advice, and write your prescription that will be shipped to you together with the medication you ordered. All this can be done from the comfort of your own home and without having to make any doctor/clinic visits. How Can I Tell if an Online Pharmacy Site is a Scam or Not?The best way to ensure that an online pharmacy is authentic is by dealing with a famous pharmacy site or one that has either valid VIPPS or PharmacyChecker.com verification. Generally speaking, the following are signs of a bad/rip-off online pharmacy that you should avoid:
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