Do you think buying your blood pressure medication through a spam email is a good idea? Are you getting the real thing or a fake? You just don't know.
Check It Out
According to the Partnership for Safe Medicines -- a coalition of patient, physician, pharmacist, university, industry, and professional organizations -- drug counterfeiting has become a worldwide problem. It is estimated that eight percent to 10 percent of drugs are fakes. That's quite a risk you may be taking.
Legitimate Savings, Safe Sites
You can save up to 50 percent of drug costs buying online, but you must do so safely. First go to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and check out sites that comply with the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) certification. VIPPS meet strict licensing and inspection requirements, and you will see the seal of approval. |
