When purchasing drugs, regardless of what they are, you want to be certain you’re buying from a reputable source. Your physician may prescribe medications, such as Cialis, and you may find it much less expensive to buy online. Yet while the money saving aspect is a bonus, you do need to make certain the seller is reputable. When buying online this is equally important and you should only buy from licensed online pharmacists.

As a consumer you have many choices in your prescription medications – not only in the type of medicine you purchase but also where you make your purchase. For many consumers, it’s simply easier and more convenient to buy medications online rather than having to wait in line for a prescription and today, many medications are delivered overnight, right to your doorstep. What could be easier than that?

With the increases in online medication purchases though, comes a risk of counterfeit drugs and disreputable drug sellers. A counterfeit drug is one that is sold illegally under a brand name or one that has no active ingredients. It is easy to be taken in and purchase medication that will be ineffective or even worse, not have the correct formulations. These incorrect formulas could lead to illness or even hospitalization. Additionally, if you purchase a medication that is supposed to be curing an illness and the drug is counterfeit your illness will not go away.

The US Food and Drug Administration estimates there are about 200 cases of counterfeit drugs per year since 2000 and that number is rising as more counterfeiters are learning more sophisticated techniques to make and sell their illegal drugs. It’s not typically easy for the average consumer to tell if their drugs are counterfeit. One of the best ways to tell is if you’ve that that particular medication in the past and if you notice a change in the shape and packaging. Medications that are regulated through a licensed pharmacy typically offer a notification if the shape or color of the pill has changed. This is to alert you to the change so you’re aware of any differences.

If you purchase drugs over the internet it’s best to only purchase from online sellers that are reputable or order online from your local pharmacist. If you have any concerns about a particular online source, ask your physician if he or she has ever heard of them and then proceed with caution.

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This article was provided by Kwikmed.com. Kwikmed.com is licensed by the Utah Board of Pharmacy and have received mail order licensing from 46 states in the US to supply various prescriptions like Cialis, Chantix, and Ellla direct to your door.