Checklist for Purchasing Prescription Drugs through the Internet
Some things
to keep in mind when purchasing on-line or by mail:
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Make sure you know the physical address and license number of the pharmacy filling the prescription. |
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Make sure you verify with the pharmacy's local authorities that the pharmacy is duly licensed in that jurisdiction. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that require a prescription from the your doctor and verify with your doctor that the prescription is legitimate. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that allow you access to the actual pharmacist filling the prescription for the purpose of medication counseling and drug information. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that properly label medications including patient's name, pharmacy's name, physician's name, type of medication, strength of the medication, directions for use, amount of medication dispensed, remaining quantity and date medication was dispensed. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies located in jurisdictions that provide you with the same legal rights you possess in Colorado. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that obtain medication from legitimate distributors and manufacturers to keep out counterfeit medicine. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that do not ship by mail narcotics or other medications that require special handling like refrigeration. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that have a registered agent in Colorado so that you have an easy legal recourse if something is wrong with the filled prescription. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that are registered with the Colorado Board of Pharmacy. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs that are approved by the FDA. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that have a licensed pharmacist as the pharmacist of record. |
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Only purchase prescription drugs from pharmacies that provide detailed directions and medical information. |
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