Shady online pharmacy sites fill orders without prescriptions. They may pay a doctor to take just a quick glance at a brief medical questionnaire you’ve filled out. Not actually knowing if you’re using other medications that could cause complications, these pharmacy sites can ship you medicine that isn't right for you.
Online pharmacy sites have been known to sell products that are past their expiration date, are fake, have dangerous ingredients, or have not been made using safe or approved standards. You may be sent the wrong dose of your medication, or no medication at all.
How can you protect yourself?
- Be sure that any online pharmacy you use requires a prescription from a licensed doctor. Do not deal with a website that will provide you with drugs based only on an online questionnaire. Having a prescription ensures the necessary partnership between your health care provider and a pharmacist. It’s best to make purchases at locations where a pharmacist will consult with your health care provider about dosages, substitutions and interactions.