“While prescription drug prices continue to rise, most Americans are looking for cheaper alternatives. One of those options is to buy drugs from Canadian pharmacies online. Yet with so many Canadian pharmacies saturating the internet, locating a trustworthy pharmacy can often be difficult.”
Luckily, there are ways to find reputable online pharmacies in Canada. Here are some tips for you to understand which pharmacies are legitimate Canadian pharmacies.
1. Check for their credibility.
The first thing to do when it comes to finding legitimate online Canadian pharmacies is to ensure that they are approved by the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), Pharmacy Checker or The International Pharmacy Association of British Columbia (IPABC). The group was established to ensure safe electronic pharmaceutical products shopping.
2. Ensure the site asks you for a prescription.
Selling prescription medications without a prescription is prohibited under law. As such, if a pharmacy does not ask you for a prescription for any drug normally, it is a huge red flag. Most of the Canadian pharmacies demand a legitimate prescription’s original hardcopy be mailed in, as well as a faxed or forwarded copy.
3. Legitimate pharmacies do not sell drugs that have not been licensed.
Legitimate online Canadian pharmacies will only sell products in your country that are approved. Approved drugs come through a regulated supply chain, so you can feel confident that the safety and efficacy of your prescription drugs have been tested.
4. Have a certified pharmacist at your fingertips to answer your questions.
You have the opportunity to discuss questions with the pharmacist on-site when you pick up a prescription in person. Pharmacists have the ability to identify problems and address patient questions and experiences potential side effects and drug interactions. Legitimate online retailers hire registered pharmacists who may be reached by telephone.
5. Read the privacy policy of the sites carefully.
In contrast to the tips, do read through their privacy policies when looking for a legitimate online Canadian pharmacy. This is to ensure that your confidential information is protected and will not be distributed without your permission to third-party businesses. If the privacy policy of a product is vague or non-existent, be vigilant when making a purchase.
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