In Defense of (Some) Online Pharmacies

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In Defense of (Some) Online Pharmacies

"Millions Lost In Online Pharmacy Fraud"

"Bogus Online Prescriptions Do More Harm Than Good"

"Legitimate Online Pharmacy? Don't Be So Sure!"

Recent headlines and media coverage of the multi-billion dollar online pharmacy industry has been less than charitable to Internet sites that specialize
in dispensing prescription drugs. With consumers pumping more and more
cash into online prescriptions and purchases of Viagra, pain relief
medication, and other drugs obtainable via the Internet, there is
certainly cause for concern.

However, on closer inspection it becomes clear that not all online pharmacies are created equal and some
can provide a safe, convenient and cost-effective way of obtaining
prescription drugs.

No Prescription? No Problem for Rogue Online Pharmacies!

pharmacy (noun): a shop in which medicines are prepared and sold, according to prescriptions of
physicians.

When you apply the above definition to the websites that call themselves Internet or online
pharmacies, you'll quickly find that many of them do not qualify as actual
pharmacies since they do not require a consumer to have a prescription
before placing an order. Many of these businesses require little more than
a valid credit card to make a purchase, and in this sense they are no
different than e-commerce sites that sell books, cosmetics and other
everyday items.

However, by dispensing potent prescription medication without requiring either an online prescription or
a traditional prescription from its customers, these online pharmacies are
operating in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Sometimes referred to as "rogue" online pharmacies, these businesses may
be headquartered in the US or may be based overseas. In either case,
unlicensed online pharmacies that sell prescription drugs without
requiring any form of prescription are breaking the law.

In addition, these businesses are potentially jeopardizing the health of their own customers. Because
prescription medicines can be harmful your health if taken without an
accompanying professional health assessment, they should always be taken
under a doctor's direction or supervision. Online pharmacies that simply
dispense powerful drugs on request, without any medical assessment,
consultation or prescription whatsoever, are engaging in unethical and
dangerous business practices.

Lastly, be aware that ordering from an online pharmacy that does not require a prescription may be
financially risky. Sometimes sites that claim to sell prescription drugs
without either asking for a doctor's prescription or providing an online
prescription may be more interested in stealing your credit card details
than in providing a legitimate service.

Online Pharmacy/Offline Physician... A Strong Formulation

At the other end of the online pharmacy spectrum are those businesses that dispense prescription drugs
only when the customer has obtained a valid prescription as a result of an
in-person examination by a physician. Supporters of online pharmacies that
have the traditional prescription requirement contend that a prescription
is an absolute prerequisite to filling the order and that there is no
substitute for an in-person doctor's examination.

Indeed, certain complex or serious medical conditions are impossible to effectively diagnose or treat
without a physical examination by a doctor. In addition, in-person
evaluations offer a clear advantage to patients who have established a
long-standing, trusting relationship with their physician.

Another advantage of using an online pharmacy that requires a traditional prescription is that these
businesses often stock a full range of prescription drugs similar to the
choice that is available from your local drugstore.

The Online Prescription: Quality Care Plus Convenience

There is another category of online pharmacy worth considering - those that provide an online
consultation or evaluation by a professional, US-licensed physician.
Depending on the results of the online consultation, the physician may (or
may not) provide the patient with an online prescription. The patient then
uses the online prescription to complete his or her order on the site.
With these types of online pharmacies, the patient cannot complete an
order without first having had the evaluation and receiving an online
prescription.

Some critics of online pharmacies that use the online prescription model believe that a remote
consultation is not an adequate way of assessing patients' needs and
safeguarding their health. Clearly, there are some medical issues or
diseases that cannot be properly identified, evaluated or treated without
seeing a doctor in person.

However, for some health conditions, a remote consultation provided by a qualified professional at
the other end can be as safe as seeing your doctor personally and far more
convenient. Many online pharmacies use qualified physicians and
pharmacists who will carefully review your symptoms and medical history
before authorizing an online prescription and dispensing any medication.
Plus, the convenience and savings associated with an online assessment are
unrivaled by any other model.

If you are considering working with an online pharmacy that uses remote medical assessments, bear in mind
that eDrugstore.md offers free,
no-obligation online consultations with US-licensed physicians. It also
has on staff US-licensed pharmacists dispensing authentic FDA-approved
drugs.

For more information about how to choose an online pharmacy or to find out whether an online prescription
is right for you, visit the online
pharmacy knowledge base at eDrugstore.md.

Article Source: http://articlenexus.com

Antonio LeMaire - Search Engine Optimization expert, boasting over 7 years of algorithmic search and paid search advertising. Helping a number of Online Pharmacies like: edrugstore.md. To learn how to select a reliable online pharmacy, visit the online pharmacy knowledge base at eDrugstore.md.

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