Adapted from SES, StopElderlyScams.com
Prescription drugs can be very costly, so more and more people are turning to online pharmacies to save money. Statistics show that there are roughly 35,000 online pharmacies worldwide and a very high percentage of them are operating illegally. These fake pharmacies target seniors because they make up around 70% of outpatient prescriptions.
Keep these tips in mind when looking for a legitimate pharmacy:
- Only buy from online pharmacies that require a prescription from your doctor.
- If the online pharmacy offers pricing that seems too good to be true, it probably is.
- Avoid pharmacies that offer to ship prescriptions worldwide.
- Avoid pharmacies that claim to be in the United States but do not list a location or a phone number.
- Avoid pharmacies that do not post their state license or state health authority license.
- Avoid pharmacies that do not have state licensed pharmacists available to answer your questions.
As always, do your research and look for reviews online from prior customers or the Better Business Bureau.
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