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The Advantages of Buying Medications Online

Monday, June 29, 2009
posted by madison 6:53 PM

Online Medications

The web business world is booming, including hundreds of online pharmacies offering low prices and convenience. Purchasing prescription drugs with a touch of a mouse is very appealing in this Internet age. Just give it a try and you will find it very easy and convenient to buy prescriptions online.

There has been much talk of impropriety in the online pharmaceutical industry. US Customs have seized literally millions of pills that do not meet US standards. Some of the pills are improperly stored, some are outdated, some are contaminated and some contain fraudulent ingredients. In 1999 the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) created criteria designed to protect Internet shoppers with the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) program.

To be VIPPS certified, online pharmacies must be license and inspection compliant in any state in which they dispense pharmaceutical prescriptions. In order for an online pharmacy to show a VIPPS seal online, they must be in compliance with all NABP standards. These standards include adhering to quality assurance policies, prescription security and authorization, patient privacy rights, and provision for communication between pharmacist and patient.

Even though there are some risks when buying prescriptions online, there are also many advantages that your local drugstore cannot beat. For those who live a great distance from a pharmacy, buying from an online pharmacy is a great advantage that provides easier access. Another advantage is that online pharmacies enable easy comparison shopping to ensure the best prices. There are no waits in a line at the local drug store when you order your prescription online; you don’t even have to leave home. Online pharmacies are the ultimate in convenience and offer a very wide array of pharmaceuticals.

Online pharmaceuticals are very popular with those who wish to privately confer with a pharmacist. Medications used to treat what consumers may consider to be embarrassing ailments such as depression, impotence, weight issues and hair loss, are commonly ordered online. Patients shopping online are able to avoid embarrassing visits to a local pharmacy where they are personally known.

For those interested in buying their medication online, rest assured that it is safe as well as convenient and very likely to be less expensive than the local pharmacy. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages before deciding to buy online. Look for the VIPPS seal to assure that the pharmacy you are dealing with is reputable and legitimate. If you have any questions about an online pharmacy contact the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. The board’s Web address is www.nabp.net

In the US, importation of any prescription drug violates the law unless “the drug is imported from Canada, from a seller registered with the Secretary (i.e. with FDA).” Furthermore, the drug must be accompanied with a copy of a valid prescription to be legally imported. It must also be for no more than a 90 day supply, for personal use and not for resale.

By using care in selecting an online pharmacy you will enjoy great convenience, privacy and greatly reduced prescription costs.