With US drug prices already the highest in the world and still going up, not many people can afford to ignore the cost savings alternative that is provided through an online Canada pharmacy. Savings of 30 -80% on prescription drugs can make a significant difference to a family’s budget or to seniors with limited means.
Our team of internet pharmacy bloggers has established a list of important criteria to help you find a legitimate online Canadian pharmacy that dispenses quality prescription medications at discount prices. We will provide you with valuable tips and inside information for online Canada pharmacy reviews; they are not always what they claim to be.
The C.I.P.A. way is the safe way
Unfortunately, there are many fraudulent websites and internet pharmacy scams to watch out for. It is important to take a few minutes to examine the pharmacy website. It should have a professional appearance, be easy to navigate and it must bear the seal of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA). CIPA certification is like a checklist within a checklist; when you click on this logo you will see that CIPA members are required to post license and contact information on their websites. They must require a prescription and dispense all medication through a licensed pharmacy. Rounding out the checklist is assurance that measures have been taken to ensure the security of financial information provided through the website and the privacy of all personal and medication information.
Save as much as you possibly can
Your next step will be to locate the Canada pharmacy that will save you the most money. We compared the prices online for two popular prescription medications, Lipitor, which is used to treat high cholesterol and Celebrex, a NSAID medication (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used to treat arthritis. You can see the results below for the two Canadian online pharmacies and CIPA members, NorthWestPharmacy.com and AffordableDrugs and Drugstore.com, the online US pharmacy.
| Prices at Jan 20, 2011 | NorthWestPharmacy.com | AffordableDrugs | Drugstore.com |
| Lipitor – 40mg 90 capsules |
$134.49 ($73.99 for generic) |
$280.09 | $435.97 |
| Celebrex – 100mg 100 capsules |
$88.49 – 120 capsules ($44.49 for generic) |
$105.25 | $277.75 |
You can clearly see that it pays to shop around. NorthWestPharmacy.com also provided prices for the generic alternatives to Lipitor and Celebrex at greatly reduced prices. Generic drugs contain the same ingredients as the brand name product and provide another great source for savings.
Read online reviews by actual customers
Many pharmacy websites supply reviews from “customers”. But did you know that some of these glowing testimonials are actually written by the website owners? We found one CIPA certified pharmacy that posts reviews from real customers, NorthWestPharmacy.com. Third party software is used to collect independent reviews through a program called ShopperApproved.com. Only customers who have completed the order process are given the opportunity to post reviews, eliminating the possibility of reviews from website owners or competitors. This program provides insightful feedback from real customers and a rating system for customers to use. NorthWestPharmacy.com consistently scored 5 star ratings from their customers for their products, prices and service. These are online Canada pharmacy reviews you can trust.