Online Pharmacies and medication have made life so much easier and also helped us cut costs. Here are a few things to note while buying medicines online.

Medicines are Cheaper

Yes, you read that right. Medicines are usually cheaper online because suppliers can serve a large clientele from one central location – and avoid the cost of operating brick-and-mortar branches. In many cases, foreign online pharmacies can sell drugs for even less than domestic ones. Price caps that many countries place on drugs helps drive down the costs. 

We at PharmEasy ensure you get a recurrent discount of 18% on every purchase.

Trusted Sources

If you’re ordering medicine online, be sure to do so from a trusted, verified source. Options like return; cash on delivery are offers you should look for from your service provider. While ordering online in India make sure it is legal and CDSCO approved.

Stay Away From Illegal Medication

One of the Things to note while buying medicines online is that don’t be tempted to order drugs and medicines that are banned by the law. An authentic service provider will never list illegal medication on their website. It is illegal to do the following: 

• Purchase controlled substances without a prescription written by a licensed doctor. This includes all prescriptions with narcotic painkillers, sedatives, stimulants and anabolic steroids. 
• Purchase prescription drugs that aren’t CDSCO approved, even if they’re legal in the country from which you purchase them.

Check Certification

Look for pharmacies that are certified by the Pharmacy Council of India, which are usually indicative of the fact that they follow stringent safety and quality standards. Always take note to cross-check a pharmacy’s certification against that of the associated websites. Never buy from websites that sell drugs without a prescription or that offer to prescribe the drug for you is one of the main things to note while buying medicines online. 

General Precautions

If you experience any unfavourable or unexpected side effects from a medication purchased online, contact your doctor immediately. Never take medications that are cracked or chipped or come in bottles that are shabbily labelled or mishandled. If you are worried about the appearance of a medication, contact the online pharmacy and voice your concerns before taking it.

Conclusion:

One of the biggest dangers of buying medicines online is that it puts patients at risk of self-diagnosis. If you feel ill or are suffering from any health condition, always consult with your doctor before placing the order for your medication online. And once your delivery arrives, never forget to check the expiry date to avoid complications.

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