The Internet has changed the way we live, work and shop. The growth of the Internet has made it possible to compare prices and buy products without ever leaving home.
But when it comes to buying medicine online, it is important to be very careful. Some websites sell medicine that may not be safe to use and could put your health at risk. This article will discuss the things to keep in mind when buying prescription drugs online.
Some websites that sell medicine:
Some medicines sold online:
Meet and Talk with Your Doctor
These tips will help protect you if you buy medicines online:
Know Your Source to make sure it’s safe
Make sure a website is a state-licensed pharmacy that is located in the United States. Pharmacies and pharmacists in the United States are licensed by a state’s board of pharmacy. Your state board of pharmacy can tell you if a website is a state-licensed pharmacy, is in good standing, and is located in the United States. Find a list of state boards of pharmacy on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website at www.nabp.info.
The NABP is a professional association of the state boards of pharmacy. It has a program to help you find some of the pharmacies that are licensed to sell medicine online. Internet websites that display the seal of this program have been checked to make sure they meet state and federal rules. For more on this program and a list of pharmacies that display the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ Seal, (VIPPS® Seal), go to www.vipps.info
Look for websites with practices that protect you
A safe website should:
Be Sure Your Privacy is Protected
Look for privacy and security policies that are easy-to-find and easy-to-understand.
Don’t give any personal information (such as social security number, credit card, or medical or health history), unless you are sure the website will keep your information safe and private.
Make sure that the site will not sell your information, unless you agree.
Protect Yourself and Others
Report websites you are not sure of, or if you have complaints about a site.
Go to www.fda.gov/buyonline and click on “Notify FDA about problem websites.”
Buying your medicine online can be easy. Just make sure you do it safely.
Catharine “Kate” is a Certified Administrator for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and an Expert Senior Care Advisor. Kate’s grandmother battled Alzheimer’s Disease and Kate personally understands what millions of families are going through. Kate and her team are very passionate in empowering Seniors and their families by providing them with the Best Available Senior Care Options based on Senior’s care needs, preferred location and family’s budget.
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