For generations, we’ve gotten used to obtaining over-the-counter and prescription medications by going to the drugstore and buying it there. But nowadays, with the help of modern technology and the internet, ordering medications have never been this easy. With just the click of a few buttons, your medications are validated and queued to be sent to your doorstep. But just how safe is it to order medicine online?
However convenient ordering medications over the internet may be, there are a few important things that one has to be cautious of. Here are some pointers to consider before you order medicine online:
lThe integrity of the online pharmacy. According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), to become a Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site (VIPPS), these drugstores must first comply with the licensing and inspection requirements of its state and those set by every state to which it dispenses medicines.
lThe medications you’re ordering. Some online pharmacies are not licensed to sell certain drugs. Buying from non-accredited online pharmacy sites may leave you with cheap counterfeit products. Know your medicines and...