Canadian Online Pharmacies Offer Convenience And Savings

Internet pharmacies offer convenience and savings. But as a consumer you should be careful when ordering prescription drugs online. Consider all the safety factors and make sure you are buying from a reputable licensed pharmacy. Recently Canadian online pharmacies have become a very hot topic.

Canadian Pharmacies have become very popular with our American neighbors because they sell the same drugs as would be found in the US, they are delivered right to your door, and they are substantially cheaper in price.

There has been some media coverage that has been encouraging American citizens not to purchase from Canadian Pharmacies because the drugs are regulated differently. This is simply not true. The Canadian drug regulations are as stringent as the US and in some cases even more stringent. There are many drugs that have been approved by the FDA in the US that are still not available in Canada. And although the US continues to allow their citizens to purchase prescription drugs from Canada the act is actually illegal at this time.

Reputable licensed Canadian pharmacies are selling prescription drugs that are safe and approved for a fraction of the cost American citizens would pay. But the problem is that there are many pharmaceutical sites that are acting like they are Canadian based when in fact they are located in some foreign country and have no associations what so ever with the Canadian supply of prescription drugs and this is what you need to be careful of.

If you are planning to order your prescription drugs online from Canada you need to ensure that you are dealing with a legitimate pharmacy. Canadian Pharmacies that come up in a Google search are usually legitimate. The scam sights tend to use pop ups or email messages to attract their business. Canadian Pharmacies will never solicit business this way.

Look for the physical address of the pharmacy and make sure it is a Canadian address. If you can’t find an address don’t order. You should also be able to spot a toll free telephone number. Honest pharmacies have no problem providing you with a phone number. In fact it doesn’t hurt to try the number and ensure you have reached a legitimate pharmacy.

If you want to be extremely careful look for the Canadian International Pharmacy Association seal [CIPA], the Internet and Mail Order Pharmacy Accreditation Commission Seal [IMAC] and the Pharmacy Checker Seal. These will ensure you are dealing with a legitimate Canadian Pharmacy.

When you place your order you should be asked for your medical history and a valid prescription from your doctor. Sites that don’t ask for this information or don’t require you to provide a prescription are not legitimate Canadian pharmacies. Do not order from them!

Canadian Pharmacies can offer their American neighbors some terrific advantages and can save you 50% to 70% of your drug costs. Over a year that can add up to substantial savings.

Even if you are ordering prescription drugs from a US Online Pharmacy. The same checks apply. You need to ensure that the pharmacy is legitimate and is actually located in the US.

If you order from a illegitimate site you not only run the risk of poor quality drugs you also run the risk of your personal information being sold or used for criminal activity. This occurs more often than one might realize.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with purchasing your prescription drugs online and there is certainly nothing wrong with purchasing from Canadian Online Pharmacies to save substantial money. As with any purchase on the web, use common sense, be web smart and ensure you are dealing with a legitimate pharmacy site.

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