anybody have any experience ordering thier precriptions online? I've heard of overseas pharmacies, anybody got any information on them. Thanks Sherry

-- sherry (chickadee259@yahoo.com), August 31, 2001

Answers

I would be leary of ordering from overseas - you never know what you're getting into. They could send you expired, "watered down", or even innefective medicine, and you would never know. I would stick with brand name pharmacies that you know and trust, just for those reasons. Remember that if something is cut rate, there's a reason. True that overseas drugs are cheaper, but over the net you have very little in the way of protections. At least if you go with an American company, you can fight back under our laws if something goes wrong (think about the recent news where the pharmacist was watering down chemotherapy drugs - shudder), whereas with an overseas company (who may or may not even be in business by the time you get your order) you're on your own in the event of bad drugs, wrong orders, or credit card fraud.

-- Soni (thomkilroy@hotmail.com), August 31, 2001.

drugstore.com - I've never had a problem with them. Shipping is reasonable and they have sales on non-prescription items pretty often. Also if you buy non-prescription items, you usually get a free gift with your order. I've seen sites for the regular drugstores like Eckerd and CVS but never used them. You might check with your health insurance company - sometimes they have a company they use that lets you order several months worth of meds at once.

-- Linda Al-Sangar (alsangal@brentwood-tn.org), September 02, 2001.

Don't overlook your local independent pharmacy. Many have web sites, specials, and competitive pricing. Competition with the big guys is fierce these days and the service you get from us little guys (girls) is what sets us apart. Check out our web site pillboxrx.com. I'd be glad to fill your order and match prices if I can. Viva la independence!

-- DKelley (Sandpoint,ID) (sandpointpillbox@pillboxrx.com), September 06, 2001.