Check the pharmacy’s license and accreditation. Verify this information on official regulatory websites.
- Look for a physical address and contact information. Avoid sites with only a PO Box or no contact details. Read online reviews from multiple sources. Pay attention to both positive and negative feedback. Scrutinize reviews that seem fake or suspiciously positive. Use secure payment methods. Preferentially, choose methods that offer buyer protection, like PayPal or credit card companies with robust fraud protection.
Be wary of unbelievably low prices. Prices significantly below market average often signal a scam.
Inspect the website’s security. Look for “https” at the beginning of the URL and a padlock icon in your browser’s address bar. Never share your personal information unless the site uses secure encryption. Check for secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates. Report suspicious websites to the appropriate authorities. Contact your local consumer protection agency or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US, for example.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice before ordering medication online. They can help you confirm the legitimacy of the online pharmacy.
