Canada Pharmacy Frequently Asked Questions
If you are one of those people who have never bought your medicine online from a Canada pharmacy, there are no doubt many questions in your mind about the purchase process. In what follows we attempt to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions.
How Long Will it Take Before I Receive My Medication After I Place My Order?
This differs from pharmacy to pharmacy. There are, however, a couple of things you can do to speed up the process. In the first place use a credit card to pay for your order to ensure there is no delay in processing the payment. Secondly, mail your original prescription to the pharmacy immediately. If you have a refillable prescription, this will normally only be necessary the first time.
I Notice That Generic Drugs Are Much Cheaper Than the Brand Name Ones. What is the Difference?
In most cases the only difference you will notice is the fact that the generic drug is cheaper. When a company develops a new drug, for example Escitalopram, which is a popular anti-depressant, only they are allowed to manufacture it for the first few years. After that other companies are licensed to manufacture it as well. The medicine might look different, but the active ingredient will always be the same. The version manufactured by the original company is in this case called the brand name drug and those produced by the other manufacturers are generic equivalents.
What Should I Do if an Online Pharmacy Doesn’t Have my Medication in Stock?
This is less likely to happen than with an offline pharmacy, since most online pharmacies carry extensive stock. If it happens, however, that a particular online pharmacy does not have the medicine your doctor prescribed, you are always welcome to phone their help line for advice. If a Licensed Physician Has to Review my Order Before it is Dispatched, Do I Have to Pay for This?
In most cases you will not have to pay for this. Check the company’s Frequently Asked Questions to see whether they charge separately for this service. Many reputable online pharmacies, such as Canada Drug Center, offers this service free of charge.
How Much Will I Have to Pay for Shipping and Handling?
Most Canadian pharmacies have a flat rate when it comes to shipping and handling fees. You should carefully read the website’s FAQ to make sure there are no hidden charges.
Will My Order be Insured in Case it Gets Lost?
The chances of your order getting lost are very slim. In case it happens, you should ensure that your online pharmacy offers full insurance on all deliveries. A reputable company such as Canada Drug Center will replace your order free of charge if it gets lost on the way to you.
Is it Possible to Bundle my Order With That of a Friend So We Can Share the Shipping Costs?
This will not be possible. Every shipment has to contain the medicine for a particular individual.
How Can I Pay for My Order?
Most online Canadian pharmacies accept all major credit cards. A few of the bigger ones, such as Canada Drug Center, also accepts international money orders and bank drafts. Using a payment form other than a credit card may, however, delay your order since the pharmacy cannot send off your medicine before your payment has cleared.