Recognizing in good standing online pharmacies using certification
In previous article (see: beware with fake generic drugs) I have mention about how to buy genuine prescription drugs on the net. At this time I want to show you a shortcut to recognizing in good standing online pharmacies, so you don’t have to check all the entire sites for make you sure about the credibilities of the online pharmacy.
The way that I want to show you is by seeing the certificate/seal attached on the homepage. There are many verification programs on the net with aim to certify or identify in good standing online pharmacy. I guess many of them are qualified and have their own criteria to certify the online pharmacy. But it’s better for you just to know the popular one since most of the in good standing online pharmacies use that certificate, along with other certificates as a supplement.
In my opinion, those popular online pharmacy certificates are two:
1. Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS)
VIPPS identifies online pharmacy sites that are appropriately licensed. It verify all necessary state pharmacy licenses, the Pharmacist-in-Charge licenses and patients right to privacy. By seeing VIPPS seal attached on the site, you can be sure with the credibility.
The seal is like this:
2. Pharmacy Checker
Pharmacy checker certificate indicates that a website markets prescription drugs dispensed from a pharmacy in good standing.
It verify:
• Valid pharmacy license (U.S., Canada, other accepted country)
• Valid U.S. DEA registration if selling controlled substances
• Patients right to privacy and secure online transaction
• Requiring of original prescription prior to ordering
• Correct contact information on site
• Compliance of Pharmacy Standards Agreement
Pharmacy checker seal is also a good sign of quality. Below is the picture of pharmacy checker seal:
But recently many copycat use the seal in their fake online pharmacy. You have to be aware about this. Fortunately, it is quite easy to recognize the originality of the seal. Just click it! If it enlarge in new window, you can be sure about it.
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