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By: Nicole | July 11, 2008 | Category: Health

Prescription medicine pillsA recent study found that 85% of websites that sold prescription drugs directly to consumers didn’t require a doctor’s prescription. That’s an alarming statistic, especially when one considers the danger of prescription drug abuse and fake medication.

It’s no secret that the price of prescription drugs in this country continues to rise at an incredible rate. For many people, especially those who take maintenance prescriptions, these rising costs can have a serious impact.

Some consumers have discovered that they can fill their prescriptions cheaper and easier online. In fact, some insurance companies require policy holders to do so.

One way online pharmacies reduce costs is by automatically using generic drugs unless prohibited by your physician’s order. Whether or not you buy online, you can usually save some cash by opting for generic drugs.

If you find yourself about to plunge into the sea of online pharmacies, keep these tips in mind:

  • National Association of Boards of Pharmacy logoUse the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to research a website before using it.
  • Don't buy from sites that sell prescription drugs without a prescription or that sell drugs not approved by the FDA.
  • Only use sites that have a pharmacist available to answer your questions.
  • Only buy from sites based in the U.S. It’s against the law to buy prescription drugs from other countries. It could also be unsafe.
  • Talk to your doctor or clinic before using any medicine for the first time.

When you receive your medication, you might want to verify that it’s the right pill by searching for its image in the Drug Digest database.

Have you used an online pharmacy to buy meds? Were you happy with the experience?

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Comments (4):

blue comment bubble Posted by Denise on July 12, 2008 at 06:37 AM EDT

Thanks for the reliable resources. Buying drugs online is tempting because of cost, but it can be tricky.

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blue comment bubble Posted by burak on July 13, 2008 at 04:44 PM EDT

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blue comment bubble Posted by Mikegolf on July 14, 2008 at 05:51 AM EDT

First you must stop it on the humans brains. if not they will find way to buy drugs or what they want.
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blue comment bubble Posted by Vegas Shopper on July 22, 2008 at 01:49 PM EDT

There is a danger of drug interaction, and not just with prescriptions. I feel safe knowing that my local pharmacist has all my meds in his database. Also, I can walk up to the counter and ask about potential problems with over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies. A friend recently lost her sister because she took an OTC cough medicine along with a prescription drug. Apparently it's more common than we realize.

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