Sites to See: Getting Rx Drugs Safely From Canada
By: Source: AARP Bulletin Today Date Posted: 2004-08-04 11:06:00-04:00
Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA)
CIPA was formed in 2002 to represent licensed Canadian pharmacies that sell prescription drugs to Americans by mail order and meet its safety, service and ethical standards. These accredited pharmacies (now numbering over 40) display the CIPA seal on their websites. The group has testified before Congress and state legislatures to promote legalizing the cross-border trade and to address safety issues.
Internet and Mail-Order Pharmacy Accreditation Commission (IMPAC)
IMPAC was founded in 2003 by an independent group of physicians and pharmacists to promote consumer safety and quality service among mail-order pharmacies in the United States and other countries. To receive and retain IMPAC accreditation, a pharmacy must meet rigorous safety and service standards during a two-day inspection every two years. To date, three mail-order pharmacies, all in Canada, have been accredited by IMPAC.
PharmacyChecker.com
This website run by an independent American consumer research group provides free ratings and price comparisons for more than 40 online pharmacies based mainly in the United States and Canada. The site rates these on a scale of 1 to 5 and indicates whether a pharmacy is licensed, requires a prescription, provides its address and phone number and offers personal privacy and payment security. The site compares prices for over 1,000 drugs at these pharmacies and gives details of shipping fees and delivery times.
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