Consumers are increasingly replacing a trip to the corner drugstore with a click onto the Internet where there are hundreds of web sites selling prescription drugs. There are a lot of consumers who simply do not have the patience to wait at the doctor’s office for hours just to get a refill of prescription medicines that they need right away. Some do not even have the time to even make an appointment with the doctor. In fact, there are people who lack the ability to go to the doctor every time they are in need of refill due to transportation, work, or health reasons, and if one has a computer, one does not need to go through so much hassles.
The Internet provides a channel for purchasing goods and services unrivaled in terms of access and convenience. It is being used by more and more people and is making a significant contribution to society. As the demand for and the cost of prescription drugs rise, many consumers have turned to the Internet to purchase drugs. Many well-established pharmacies have also developed an online presence. There are a lot of online pharmacies that, in some ways, are similar to community pharmacies. The main difference between...