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In the United States (US), due to the rise in the cost of medications, several people are moving to online Canadian pharmacies to find affordable prices or relaxed rules about prescriptions.

It is essential to note that legitimate online Canadian pharmacies operate under same ethical codes as stateside pharmacies. From an online pharmacy, it is possible to buy a prescription that doesn't need a doctor's script, it could give so many unnecessary problems for a person who is seeking medication.

History

Since prescription drug costs have moved up in price, online Canadian pharmacies have seen a rise in the number of American consumers seeking medication.

Misconceptions

Numerous people think that from an online Canadian pharmacy, they can order any drug they want without a prescription and without breaking international law. This is absolutely wrong. Any legitimate Canadian pharmacy, either an online business or a physical building, will need a valid doctor's prescription.

Swindle

There are number of online Canadian pharmacies that offer medications without prescription. It is essential to note any of the online Canadian Pharmacies working with the law is overseen by a licensed pharmacist, is licensed by a pharmacy board and follows the guidelines set by the Canadian government.

Warnings

Consumer should use caution while buying medication from an online pharmacy. He has to double check with the pharmacist that he gets the exact medication mentioned on his prescription. From any foreign country, it is illegal to bring drugs into the U.S.
Drugs imported from Canadian pharmacies, Food and Drug Administration will not intercept until three criteria are met which are:

the drug must be for personal use only
it cannot be a controlled substance
it is no more than a 90-day supply

Acquiring prescription drugs that are approved by Health Canada but not approved by the FDA is not legal, but in that circumstance also, the FDA will make exceptions if some conditions apply, such as:

the drug is for a serious condition and treatment is not available stateside
the medication does not pose unreasonable risk
the supply of drugs is for not more than 90 days

Penalties

If you are dealing with the pharmacy that does not follow law of Canada such as by filling and shipping your order without a prescription then you may be held accountable for acquiring the drugs. Penalties can be stiff, either fines of thousands of dollars or time in jail.