How to Buy Prescription Drugs Online

The price of prescription drugs has only gone up. In 2000, a typical American senior citizen paid more than a $1,000 a year for his prescriptions. By 2010, that number is expected to be over $2,800. Buying prescription drugs online can give you access to cheaper medications, as long as you are aware of the dangers and know how to protect yourself. Read on to learn how to buy prescription drugs online.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Obtain a prescription from a doctor licensed in the United States. Legitimate online sellers will require you to submit the original prescription before they will fill it. Some legitimate pharmacies allow for prescriptions to be faxed, but only from the prescriber--your doctor.

2. Find an online pharmacy. Look through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's (NABP) verified list available on their website. See the Resources section below for a link. These online pharmacies are verified, having been through a lengthy review process, and are appropriately licensed.

3. Check your preferred online pharmacy for the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practices Site (VIPPS) seal. Compare it to the seal shown on the VIPPS website to make sure it is authentic. See the Resources section below for link.

4. Make sure your pharmacy is based in the United States. The pharmacy's mailing address should be displayed on its official website, or you can email and request it.

5. Contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if you believe an online pharmacy is selling prescription medication illegally. Visit the FDA website for contact information. See the Resources section below for a link.

Tips & Warnings

• It can be illegal for United States residents to buy medications from abroad, as the FDA does not allow most foreign medications due to quality and safety concerns.
• There is a big difference between an online pharmacy and a website that sells medication. The FDA warns against using websites based outside of the country because buying from them can be illegal, and their products may be inferior or counterfeit.
• There are some websites that allow you to buy prescription drugs online without a valid prescription, as well as websites that issue prescriptions for a fee. However, these websites have been known to provide expired medication, wrong dosages and contaminated drugs.
• The FDA warns against buying the following drugs online because they have special safety restrictions on their distribution: Accutane, Actiq, Clozaril, Humatrope, Lotronex, Mifeprex, Plenaxis, Thalomid, Tikosyn, Tracleer, Trovan and Xyrem.

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Resources

• Verified Online Pharmacies at NABP.net
• FDA Website for Contact Information
• VIPPS Website to Verify Seals

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