| You
have probably heard enough about the debate over
importing
prescription drugs from Canada. On one hand you might
have heard about the enormous savings that people have when
they order drugs from Canada; on the other you might have also
heard from the government that they can not guarantee their
security. In any case, it is NOT illegal to
import under current US law. Is it OK to import
prescription drugs from Canada?
- This is a gray area still insofar as
individual consumers are concerned. As an American you have a
right to consume whatever you want and bringing drugs into
the United States is now allowed by law and even many state/local governments are already doing it. Americans can now safely
import drugs for their personal use.
How should you import prescription drugs
from Canada?
- Do your research. Visit as many
websites as you can that currently offer this service.
- If you do not feel comfortable ordering
online, make sure that they have a phone number that is
answered by a human being (who speaks politely and treats
you like a valued customer). Only then should you
do
business with them.
- Use a credit card to place your
order. If you do not have one, at least the first
time, ask a friend or family member to place your
order. When you buy with a credit card and you are
not satisfied, you can always approach your credit card
company to resolve the matter.
- Place a small order the first time.
See if they fulfill your prescription the way you
like. Only then should you place the next
order. Otherwise look for another pharmacy.
Are there any risks associated with
importing drugs from a Canadian pharmacy?
- Most people do not think that Canada is any
different than the United States. I have been to
Canada many times and it is just like traveling to another
US state. In fact, I found the service to be slightly
better and the people to be less stressed out.
- Canadian pharmacies ship the same drugs
that Canadians use every day.
- Can counterfeit drugs be shipped to
American customers? Yes, but not if you take the
precautions we have mentioned above. US has enough
crooks and consumers like us get cheated every single day
by all kinds of businesses. Of course, some
dishonest companies will try to cheat, but if you are
careful, then you have nothing to worry.
- Can
terrorists use Canadian drugs to harm
us? Probably! But terrorists are far more
creative than any one of us. So we cannot put our
lives on hold just because we are afraid of
terrorists. Life is full of risks and we just have
to learn to manage them.
Recommended links: American
doctors now support importing prescription drugs from Canada
Bill
to allow prescription drugs from Canada introduced in Senate
HHS
opposes importing prescription drugs from Canada
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