| Research has demonstrated that the majority | | | | |
| of people with Internet connections use | | | | 3. What are the Advantages of Using an Online |
| online resources to get information and | | | | Pharmacy? |
| advice about health concerns, illnesses, and | | | | |
| paths to wellness. Although online sources | | | | There are several advantages to having |
| aren't a substitute for visiting a health | | | | prescriptions filled online by a licensed |
| care professional, patients who do online | | | | pharmacy. For those who have transportation |
| research often arrive at their doctor's | | | | or mobility issues, not having to leave home |
| appointments armed with knowledge about their | | | | in order to get prescriptions filled can be a |
| conditions and possible treatments. More than | | | | blessing. Those who work during the day may |
| ever before, patients are taking an active | | | | also prefer the convenience of having |
| role in their own health care. | | | | prescriptions delivered. In addition, many |
| | | | people prefer to use an online pharmacy in |
| It's no surprise, then, that the Internet has | | | | order to avoid embarrassment, and like that |
| also paved the way for the online pharmacy. | | | | no prior prescription is needed. |
| Here are answers to five common questions | | | | |
| about the online pharmacy. | | | | 4. What Types of Pharmaceuticals are |
| | | | Available? |
| 1. When is it Appropriate to Use an Online | | | | |
| Pharmacy? | | | | While different online pharmacies carry |
| | | | different medications, a good online pharmacy |
| Although an online pharmacy isn't appropriate | | | | will carry a wide variety of medicine. |
| for emergency medical situations, it can be | | | | Prescriptions can be ordered for allergy |
| appropriate for people who need treatment for | | | | medications, anti-depressants, anxiety, |
| conditions that do not require a physical | | | | antibiotics, and arthritis, as well as for |
| examination by a doctor, or for ongoing | | | | pain relief, skin care, and women's and men's |
| treatment for existing conditions. | | | | health issues. Online pharmacies usually |
| | | | carry brand names like Allegra, Paxil, |
| 2. What Constitutes a Reliable Online | | | | Propecia, Naprosyn, and Zyrtec. |
| Pharmacy? | | | | |
| | | | 5. What is the Ordering Procedure? |
| In essence, online pharmacies are a new form | | | | |
| of medical care in the United States. A | | | | Typically, you first select the medication |
| reputable online pharmacy will adhere to | | | | you need. The online pharmacy site will then |
| governmental and legal regulations, and will | | | | take you to a secure page, where you will |
| refer your pharmacy order and questionnaire | | | | enter your name, billing address, and |
| to a certified, licensed physician. Upon | | | | shipping address. You will also be asked a |
| receiving approval for the prescription, the | | | | series of health-related questions and |
| online pharmacy will use trained and licensed | | | | questions about medications that you are |
| pharmacists to fill your order. They will | | | | currently taking. Once you submit your order, |
| then complete your order using the same | | | | a doctor will review it. Once it is approved, |
| high-quality medicines as your local | | | | it will be sent to a licensed pharmacy to |
| pharmacy. | | | | fill. The pharmacy will then send it to you |
| | | | via overnight shipment; in essence, it is a |
| In addition, a reliable online pharmacy will | | | | FedEx pharmacy. |
| list all of the medications it carries. For | | | | |
| each medicine, it should list the uses for | | | | A legal, online pharmacy with overnight FedEx |
| the drug, how it is taken, warnings and | | | | delivery is a godsend to many people who are |
| precautions, possible side effects, and | | | | taking an active role in their own health |
| information about potential drug | | | | care. |
| interactions. | | | | |