Purchasing
Your Prescriptions
Online
Are there benefits to purchasing legitimate drugs
online? Yes. Legitimate pharmacy sites on the Internet
provide consumers with a convenient, private, way to
obtain needed medications, sometimes at more affordable
prices.
Moreover, Internet pharmacies can provide customers with
written product information and references to other
sources of information like the traditional storefront
pharmacy.
Benefits Of Purchasing Your Prescription Online
Some of the benefits of purchasing your prescriptions online include
the following: 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 a licensed pharmacist from the privacy of their home.
Finally, the increasing
use of computer technology to transmit prescriptions from doctors to
pharmacies is likely to reduce prescription errors.
Some tips to consider for online pharmacy shoppers:
Don't buy from sites 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.
Don't do business with sites that have no access to a registered
pharmacist to answer questions.
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.
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.
Beware of sites that advertise a "new cure" for a serious
disorder or a quick cure-all for a wide range of ailments.
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.
Steer clear of sites that include undocumented case histories
claiming "amazing" results.
Talk to your health-care professional before using any
medications for the first time.
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