The case for using online pharmacies has become more compelling with the recent publication of a report that quantifies the savings available. Pharmacy Checker (www.PharmacyChecker.com ) and independent online pharmacy ratings agency, has published a free online report that shows the savings available on popular brand and generic drugs when they are bought online.
Pharmacy Checker confirms that savings are available from online pharmacies both within the US and offshore. However an analysis of the top ten pharmaceutical brands sold in the USA in 2007 shows that the average saving offered by a US online pharmacies was 19% whereas it was over 70% was if the same products were bought from and international online pharmacy.
This should be of interest to the 47 million Americans who are uninsured and the 25 million who are underinsured. Even those with drug coverage can face exorbitant co-pays to get the products they want. Some studies have shown that people without drug coverage can skip doses, stop taking medication altogether, or switch to less expensive (and less effective) OTC alternatives.
Anyone with access to a computer should be able buy quality brand and generic drugs from online pharmacies with confidence. There are still many rogue pharmacy websites which must be avoided, however consumers can have confidence in online pharmacies that have been checked and verified by a recognized 3rd party accreditation agency like Pharmacy Checker. While it is not technically legal for Americans to import drugs by placing an order with an overseas online pharmacy, the FDA has adopted a policy of not intercepting prescription drug imports for personal use, so long as the supply is for 90 days or less and does not include controlled drugs.