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These days you can purchase prescription drugs through a variety of sources. For example:

  • A local pharmacy (independent or part of a chain)
  • Online
  • Through an 800 number
  • Through a Buyers Club

Price is not the only reason to decide where or how to purchase prescription drugs.

To help you make an educated decision, following in alphabetical order are a batch of factors for an educated consumer to consider:

  • Comfort level
  • Compliance
  • Confidentiality
  • Convenience
  • Drug Interactions
  • Emergency Access
  • Generic Drugs
  • Insurance -- Does The Pharmacy Accept Yours?
  • Is the pharmacy in the U.S.?
  • No prescriptions
  • Pharmacist
  • Price
  • Refills
  • Reputation
  • Shipping
  • Supply
  • Travel

If you have a question about whether an internet site is legitimate, look for red flags such as no requirement for a bona-fide prescription.

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