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Online pharmacies are one of the fastest-growing businesses on the Internet, with new websites every day. Although they might offer some benefits, drug prescriptions filled online also are highly risky for consumers.
The Facts
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, licensed online pharmacies are a completely safe way to purchase prescription drugs discreetly. However, unregulated pharmacies are potentially dangerous and illegal.
Considerations
Even legitimate online pharmacies might not offer the highest-quality prescription drugs, or they might not perform due diligence on the safety of potential drug interactions, HealthyPlace.com reports.
Benefits
A legal and reputable Internet-based pharmacy can offer prescription drugs much cheaper than land-based stores and faster updates on new alternatives to brand names and safety warnings, Healthy Place reports.
Potential
Finding a safe online pharmacy can be difficult because of the sheer size of the Internet. Upper estimates of the number of online pharmacies are about 1,000, with the majority being international companies, according to the FDA.
Tips
Healthy Place suggests that consumers who want to purchase prescription drugs online do so from established pharmacies, even if their prices are comparable to regular stores.
Source:
Food and Drug Administration; Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online FAQs
Healthy Place; Getting Your Prescription Filled Online - Is It Safe?
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