Online Drugstore


How to Choose an Online Drugstore

Many people are seeking a convenient online drugstore, but with all the headlines concerning illegal offshore pharmacies and re-importation of prescription medications, some are deciding to give up. Don’t give up. There are ways to find an online drug store that you can trust.

There is a lot of hype on the internet and do not be surprised if you receive email from an online drugstore with promises of lower prices or that they have the miracle drug. These are the types on online drugstore to thoroughly check out before sending them your personal information or ordering any type of medication.

Not every online drugstore is illegal on the internet but if they are not licensed they can in fact put your life in danger if you are given the wrong medication or medication that is not right for your body. But there are also quality pharmacies online that are licensed in many states to distribute drugs to clients and to fill prescriptions to all 50 states.

Let’s look at how to tell if an online drugstore is legal and reputable:
Anyone can build any build a flashy professional looking website. It only takes uploading a site or you can even buy ready made pharmacy websites. So, you can not tell just by looking. The knowledge of building a website has nothing to do with filling prescriptions.

When you start looking at an online drugstore; check to see if they have a pharmacist that is available to speak with online, a reputable online drugstore will have one. Be sure that there physical address and telephone number appears on their website in plain view.
Just because in their opening statement they proclaim to be in Canada; that does not mean they really are; they could be in China or anywhere for that matter.

Be sure that they online drugstore wants to see your valid prescription. Never buy from any drugstore that does not need to see your prescription!

The Guidelines set forth by the FDA are to help you protect yourself when buying from an online drugstore.

Check with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (http://www.nabp.net, (847) 698-6227) to determine whether a Web site is a licensed pharmacy in good standing.
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 the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Don't do business with sites that don't have a registered pharmacist available to answer questions.
Avoid sites that don't identify with whom you are dealing or don't provide a U.S. address and phone number to contact if there is a problem.
Don't purchase from foreign Web sites. It is illegal to import the drugs bought from these sites, the risks are greater, and there is very little the U.S. government can do if you get ripped off.
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.

You will be able to find a reputable online drugstore if you just follow the above tips and then you begin to enjoy shopping from the convenience of your home.