Canadian pharmacies provide safe and affordable prescription drugs. About 50 million people in the US have inadequate medical coverage. The costs of prescription medication are much higher in the US than most countries in the world. As a result, millions of Americans are buying prescription drugs from online pharmacists based in Canada.
Drug prices in the US are not controlled by importing cheaper medicines or by direct controls. This is because it would cause billions of dollars in losses to the pharmaceutical industry and thereby curtail the ability of companies to invest in pharmaceutical research.
In order to provide funding for research and development, companies need to maximize profits. In view of these reasons, the likelihood of drug prices in the US matching those across the border is very low and it does seem like Canadian drugs will continue to be popular in this country.
Patients buying drugs from Canada do not get the same brands as what they get in the US. Some patients’ get a generic drug that is approved for use only in Canada. In many cases, it is possible and preferable to buy a FDA approved generic drug in US.
Canada is a small country and cannot supply all the prescription needs of Americans.
There have been shortages created in their own country due to a bustling illegal cross- border drugs trade. It is anticipated that companies in Canada will limit their supplies in the near future.
Getting Canadian prescription drugs in bulk is against US policy. The government will not prosecute, though, for personal buying in small lots. Canadian prescription drugs are not FDA approved, but their governing bodies have standards similar to the FDA. It is better to deal with a health care provider who knows about prescriptions in Canada. It is also advisable to double-check the dosage and instructions on the prescription before taking the medication.
If the prescription drugs are ordered online, the risk of purchasing a non-standardized drug is higher. Some of the drugs sold online may not have been approved by Health Canada, the regulatory body. There have been complaints from customers who purchased prescription drugs from an online pharmaceutical company. One common complaint has been that the drugs were not from a Canadian pharmacy, as claimed. They were instead manufactured in third world countries, and they do not have the same standards as the US or Canada do. Some customers have complained that they paid for their medications and were never delivered the drugs.
It is imperative therefore to ensure that the Web site selling the drugs is not an illegal one. Checking with consumer protection agencies will reveal if there have been any previous complaints. It is advisable to deal with a legitimate pharmacy or a well-known online drug store.
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