Thursday, February 8, 2007

How to Choose an Online Pharmacy

It seems these days that it has never been easier to obtain non prescription medicines & with the advent of the online pharmacy the process has become even easier. In the US they can provide an online consultation & service all from the comfort of your own home or office PC. No medical examinations are necessary & your privacy is guaranteed.

They are particularly useful for information & advice about so called "embarrassment conditions" where people would rather consult a computer than deal face to face with another person about a problem they might have which they find themselves too embarrassed to talk about.Some of the most popular medicines purchased include; viagra for erectile dysfunction, propecia for hair loss & xenical for obesity.

When choosing an online pharmacy you should check to see that they meet the stringent safety standards of your home country. In the US the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) police the industry although the very nature of the internet makes this a difficult task. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) also has a role to play as it enforces consumer protection in the US & acts to make sure companies does not make false claims about their products or services. However many websites outside the US claim to be up to 50% cheaper than those in the US & therefore many people choose to use a website based outside the US there is nothing the FDA or FTC can do to police them.

Whilst an online pharmacy cannot & indeed will not claim to be able to replace your health professional for consultation and advice they are undoubtedly a useful addition to the medical treatment armoury at your disposal.They are available 24 hours a day 365 days of the year so used wisely you may wonder what you ever did without one.

No comments: