Be Careful
Many illegitimate companies rip off consumers with fake products or illegal, generic versions of the brand-name medications they seek, often times without providing a prescription, as is mandated by federal law. This may be exactly what some consumers are looking for, but based on the unknown contents of counterfeit drugs, and the fact a doctor has not properly considered the patient’s medical and health information, these types of consumers are putting themselves in harms way.
While it seems that there are a plethora of online pharmacies touting all sorts of prices and deals to be had, buyers beware! There are plenty of legal and legitimate pharmacies, but you always want to make sure that you know where you are ordering your drugs from.
Many of these online pharmacies are illegal operations located in foreign countries. Many of them dispense non-FDA-approved, counterfeit, potentially harmful versions of brand-name medications they have no license to produce.
Know Where to Order Online
The best way to ensure you are dealing with a legitimate online pharmacy is to verify each of the following:
1. Company/pharmacy is based in the U.S.
2. A U.S. phone number and address are provide on the website
3. The company/pharmacy utilizes U.S.-licensed doctors & pharmacists
4. All medications are FDA-approved
5. Prospective patients must fill out a medical/health questionnaire
6. The website is SSL secured/encrypted
It is essential that you order from a safe online pharmacy to order the medications you need. Legitimate pharmacies will issue an authentic prescription and ship your drugs quickly and safely.
Ask Questions
Remember always do your research and ensure that you are actually going to receive the brand-name drugs you need. The best way to do this is to speak with a person on the phone.
If a website provides only an email address and no phone number, it is best to stay away. A reputable online pharmacy should have an ask-a-doctor section where you can communicate and ask a doctor a question about your condition. If a doctor is available by phone, take advantage of that and ask questions you have always wanted to know.
Online convenience is only worth it if you don’t have to worry about who you’re dealing with. Once you establish a sound relationship with an online pharmacy, then obviously the trust factor is no longer a concern moving forward.
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