Online Pharmacy Alert – Dr. Marina Noble MD, MPH Expert Advice

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Privacy: Clients have the freedom to buy the medicines they need without any embarrassment. They are also able to ask any questions anonymously.

Information: Many of the online pharmacies offer useful information on their websites. Clients can keep up to date with facts about certain medications and what is being used effectively to treat specific diseases. Such knowledge can help them to make more informed decisions.

Legality: Clients are not contravening any laws if they buy drugs through a US-based online pharmacy certified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).  This professional organization supports state pharmacy boards and is recognized by the FDA as the leading authority.

Cons of using an online pharmacy

Safety: Some online pharmacies are more concerned about profits than the safety of their customers. They may even be run by criminal networks that distribute illicit drugs knowingly.  Illegitimate pharmacies may sell products that are expired, counterfeit or contaminated. Many of them are based outside the U.S. and sell drugs from other countries. Purchasing medicines from unlicensed online pharmacies may have serious health consequences.