How to Choose a reliable Online Pharmacy?

How to Find a Reliable Online Pharmacy

Difficulty: Moderate

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• Online Pharmacy Dos:
• Check with your doctor before purchasing drugs from an online pharmacy. More than anyone else, your doctor is aware of your medical history and can advise you if a particular medication is suitable fo
• Always check to see that the online pharmacy is staffed by fully licensed professional pharmacists. Reputable online pharmacies, such as eDrugstore.md, offer a no-obligation online consultation and en
• Make sure the online pharmacy you select sells only FDA-approved medication. Before ordering an online prescription, also check to see if the website clearly states that the products it sells are made
• Watch out for counterfeit drugs. There have been numerous cases where online pharmacies have sold counterfeit or fake drugs. These are often ineffective or dangerous to your health. When you receive y
• All online pharmacies should clearly post their privacy and security policies on their site. Make sure you read these carefully before providing any sensitive information such as your credit card deta
• Be extra careful if purchasing drugs from online pharmacies located outside the US. With overseas online pharmacies, there is no way to ensure that the product you ordered is genuine. It is very likel
• Do take advantage of the significantly lower prices offered by many online pharmacies. Some, like eDrugstore.md, offer valuable discounts on online prescription refills.
• Do enjoy the time you save when you order from an online pharmacy! Remember - with an online prescription, you won't spend time traveling to and from the neighborhood drugstore or waiting in line for

1. Don't consider using online pharmacies that are not US-licensed to write and fill an online prescription.

2. Never accept an online prescription for drugs that have not been approved by the FDA. These may not work as indicated or could harm your health and may even be life-threatening.

3. Don't keep quiet if the online pharmacy you ordered from fails to deliver your order or if you find unexplained or unauthorized charges on your credit card statement. If you believe that an online pharmacy has engaged in unlawful pharmaceutical sales, do not hesitate to notify the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

4. Don't purchase anything from an online pharmacy that has an ambiguous privacy policy or that fails to clearly assure you how they will protect your personal information.

Tips & Warnings

• The FDA strongly recommends that consumers who buy medicine online should choose an online pharmacy that requires a prescription and has licensed pharmacists available to answer questions. For a comprehensive list of tips and information from the FDA about how to select an online pharmacy and obtain an online prescription, see this section of their website: Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online at http://www.fda.gov/buyonline/.
• For even more information about how to select a professional and reliable online pharmacy and key points to consider when ordering your online prescription, visit the online pharmacy knowledge base at http://online.edrugstore.md/Articles/Online_Pharmacy/Articles_Online_Pharmacy.jsp at eDrugstore.md (http://www.edrugstore.md).
• When dealing with an online pharmacy, you will be required to disclose some private information, such as medical history, credit card details and other personally-identifying information. It is essential to safeguard both your information and your personal computer when ordering an online prescription. For useful tips on how to guard against Internet fraud, go to OnGuardOnline.gov, at http://onguardonline.gov/index.html, a consumer protection service sponsored by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Resources

• Online Drug store

[alir2009]

on 12/12/2009 The best one is netmedorders. I wrote about it.

[sholleran]

on 10/6/2009 The blatant shilling of a website like "eDrugstore.md" is unforgivable. They sell only the most advertised handful of drugs, not a wide selection like a reputable pharmacy.