MedsDebate.com http://medsdebate.com/lib Understanding the pharmaceutical drug pricing controversy Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:41:20 +0000 en hourly 1 Discount Prescriptions Online: About Safety, Service and Reliability http://medsdebate.com/lib/buying-discount-drugs/ http://medsdebate.com/lib/buying-discount-drugs/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:21:23 +0000 Dr Greg Mulhauser http://counsellingresource.com/lib/?p=732 Photo by Muffet - http://flic.kr/p/5ybjn2

There are good reasons for filling prescriptions online -- but also some good reasons for being cautious.

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Learn more about why it happens, and investigate some of the risks associated with buying discount drugs online.

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Generic medications can usually be purchased for a fraction of the cost of their branded counterparts.

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The FDA provides a clearly stated policy on the personal importation of prescription medications into the United States.

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]]> http://medsdebate.com/lib/about-ppo/feed/ 0 Understanding Pharmacy Affiliate Programs http://medsdebate.com/lib/about-affiliates/ http://medsdebate.com/lib/about-affiliates/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:26:49 +0000 Dr Greg Mulhauser http://counsellingresource.com/lib/?p=736 Photo by swruler9284 - http://flic.kr/p/sTw7v

The overwhelming majority of so-called 'online pharmacies' on the internet are not pharmacies at all, but independent websites run by affiliates. This page answers some common questions about pharmacy affiliate sites and explains how you can learn to recognize pharmacy affiliate sites and identify what value they (or can't!) offer.

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