How to Compare Online Pharmacies

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You can find pharmacies that you can pay for prescriptions and other items online.

Pharmacies are businesses that are open to the public where you can get prescriptions filled from your doctor, and buy other items such as over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, cosmetics, and sometimes food items, toiletries, and OTC contraceptives. Pharmacies are also available on line, especially with major companies. In order to compare pharmacies on line, you will need to look at several different things within the pharmacy itself, but it all boils down to who has the better prices to fit into your budget. Most online pharmacies have their main focus on prescriptions, and that is where you will do most of your comparisons.

Things You'll Need

  • Pen
  • Paper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Write down all of the items you normally purchase at a pharmacy, including prescription drugs, and OTC drugs and contraceptives.

    • 2

      Check the prescription price list for each online pharmacy. Determine if they offer generics for any prescription drugs that you take, and if these are included in a low discount rate.

    • 3

      Check the prices for each prescription taken by members of your household. Some prescriptions might have the same price, so you need to check out several prescriptions to make your decision.

    • 4

      Compare shipping prices. Shipping prices will vary depending on the carrier.

Tips & Warnings

  • Look on line for a pharmacy checker, such as Online Pharmacy Discounts 24/7 or Pharmacy Checker (see References). They will be able to give you an average price for prescriptions and a list of items and prices that the major pharmacy branches carry. They will be able to show you the prices of online pharmacies as well.

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References

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