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How to Find a Good Online Pharmacy
I asked a few questions to Mr.
McPherson, a Vice President and General Manager of a
company which is a worldwide network of pharmacies,
distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers. He also has
his own online pharmacy.
1) Question: What are things
a person should look for in an online pharmacy?
Mr. McPherson's Answer: First and foremost,
verify the pharmacy's license. The license number should
be posted on the website for all to see along with the
Board of Pharmacy for that particular area. For example,
our pharmacy license number is 1712 and the licensing
body is the Alberta College of Pharmacists. One would
simply call the College and ask to verify the number as
current and in good standing. This is the consumer's
guarantee that the pharmacy is legitimate and is
inspected on a regular basis.
In some cases an overseas pharmaceutical company is
manufacturing for the U.S. market. In this instance our
own FDA must inspect this facility every two years. This
fact should be listed on the website; that the facility
has been FDA inspected and approved.
Never buy from a pharmacy that does not require a
prescription. A physician needs to be monitoring your
medications.
Lastly, make sure you can consult
with a pharmacist on staff if needed. If there is only
space for an e-mail question and no person to talk to,
run don't walk to another pharmacy.
2) Question: How should a person shelve their
prescription medicines to keep maximum potency until the
medicine expires? (example, keep in closed container out
of sun etc.)
Answer: Just about all containers now have these
instructions printed on them. Follow the directions.
3) Question: Any advice you can give people about
prescription medicines they might not know about?
Answer: Yes, and I'm glad you asked this
question. Be an educated consumer. Know why a drug is
being prescribed. Be aware of its side effects. How you
should take the medication. What other food or drugs may
interact with the drug you are taking. How can I do that
you may ask? Get a copy of the "PDR Pocket Guide to
Prescription Drugs" or "The Pill Book". They are
available in stores all over the country. The cost is
very minimal. I believe I paid $5.95 for my pocket PDR.
Amazon, I'm sure, has used copies for a couple dollars.
4) Question: Mr. McPherson
please give a little background on yourself.
Answer: I have worked in the health care field
for over twenty years in different capacities. My start
was in orthopedics servicing surgeons, physical
therapists, occupational therapists, and hospitals with
their medical equipment needs.
After that I spent several years in the recruiting and
consulting arena with a large firm and then with my own
company. We assisted physicians in finding jobs while
assisting hospitals and private practices with their
personnel needs.
Currently, I am the Vice President
and General Manager with Meds 4 Less. Meds 4 Less is an
international network of pharmacies, distributors,
wholesalers and manufacturers. Our focus is to supply
affordable maintenance medicines to the U.S. and
overseas. The consumer can now literally shop the world
for the best possible price for prescription drugs.
(note by Jay Marie: PLEASE do not get
the Meds 4 Less Mr. McPherson is VP for confused with
another company with the same name! Be safe. If you want
to get a hold of him or ask a question about his online
pharmacy, you can do so on "request for information" he
has on my page
Low Cost Prescription
Medicine. You can ask to be
emailed or called. The people are very nice.) |
