(Cialis) Where to buy online....

[Thaime]

Can you legally buy Cialis online in the US? A prescription runs $185.00 for a 30 day supply. Where can I get a better deal on Cialis? Thanks

[rxpharm]

Thaime, yes it is, but you should consider several things before purchasing any medications online:

Here are excellent guidelines from the FDA:

Buying Prescription Medicine Online: A Consumer Safety Guide
Graphic version (PDF - 53KB)1


Buying your medicine online can be easy.  Just make sure you do it safely.
The Internet has changed the way we live, work and shop. The growth of the Internet has made it possible to compare prices and buy products without ever leaving home. But when it comes to buying medicine online, it is important to be very careful. Some Web sites sell medicine that may not be safe to use and could put your health at risk.

Some Web sites that sell medicine:

aren€™t U.S. state-licensed pharmacies or aren€™t pharmacies at all
may give a diagnosis that is not correct and sell medicine that is not right for you or your condition
won€™t protect your personal information  
Some medicines sold online:

are fake (counterfeit or €œcopycat€ medicines)
are too strong or too weak
have dangerous ingredients
have expired (are out-of-date)
aren€™t FDA-approved (haven't been checked for safety and effectiveness)
aren€™t made using safe standards
aren€™t safe to use with other medicine or products you use
aren€™t labeled, stored, or shipped correctly  


Meet and Talk with Your Doctor


Talk with your doctor and have a physical exam before you get any new medicine for the first time.
Use ONLY medicine that has been prescribed by your doctor or another trusted professional who is licensed in the U.S. to write prescriptions for medicine.
Ask your doctor if there are any special steps you need to take to fill your prescription.

These tips will help protect you if you buy medicines online:

  KNOW YOUR SOURCE to make sure it€™s safe
Make sure a Web site is a state-licensed pharmacy that is located in the United States. Pharmacies and pharmacists in the United States are licensed by a state's board of pharmacy. Your state board of pharmacy can tell you if a Web site is a state-licensed pharmacy, is in good standing, and is located in the United States. Find a list of state boards of pharmacy on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Web site at www.nabp.net2 Exit Disclaimer3.

The NABP is a professional association of the state boards of pharmacy. It has a program to help you find some of the pharmacies that are licensed to sell medicine online. Internet Web sites that display the seal of this program have been checked to make sure they meet state and federal rules. For more on this program and a list of pharmacies that display the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites„¢ Seal, (VIPPS® Seal), go to www.vipps.info4 Exit Disclaimer5.

Look for Web sites with practices that protect you

A safe Web site should:

be located in the United States and licensed by the state board of pharmacy where the Web site is operating (check www.nabp.net6 Exit Disclaimer7 for a list of state boards of pharmacy)

have a licensed pharmacist to answer your questions

require a prescription from your doctor or other health care professional who is licensed in the United States to write prescriptions for medicine

have a way for you to talk to a person if you have problems


  BE SURE YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED

Look for privacy and security policies that are easy-to-find and easy-to-understand.

Don€™t give any personal information (such as social security number, credit card, or medical or health  history), unless you are sure the Web site will keep your information safe and private.

Make sure that the site will not sell your information, unless you agree.


  PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Report Web sites you are not sure of, or if you have complaints about a site.

Reporting Unlawful Sales of Medical Products on the Internet8


Buying your medicine online can be easy.  Just make sure you do it safely.


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov9
1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

In cooperation with the

National Council on Patient Information and Education
www.talkaboutrx.org10 Exit Disclaimer11

Some people may argue that this is an excuse to limit online pharmacies - but using any medication improperly or using fake medicines can lead to severe complications and death. Too many guys think EDs (erectile dysfunction drugs) like Viagra, Cialis, etc, can be used recreationally - but several deaths have occurred and there's a recent article that examines the overuse of ED drugs by youg men: Overuse of ED drugs problem in young men?

That being said, if your doctor has advised you that you can safely use ED drugs, you can do a search on the internet for online US pharmacies. Follow the guidelines above, and if you're satisfied they are legitmate, you can check the prices offered if they are better than you have posted.

[Thaime]

Thanks for the info rxpharm! I will do my research and see what I can find.

[rxpharm]

(Thaime @ Jul. 26 2013,18:03) Thanks for the info rxpharm!  I will do my research and see what I can find.

You're welcome Thaime - sorry I couldn't give you a specific answer, but in these matters it is better to pay slightly more from a reliable source than take a chance on fakes and save money - but possibly damage your health.

Many online pharmacies are from Russian or China, but use names and strategies to appear as legitimate US or Canadian internet pharmacies. Be quite thorough as you check them out.

[Thaime]

Speaking of Russia, I found a website that will do a search and determine if an Online Pharmacy is legit (LegitScript.com).  Here is a website (www.pharmacyathome.com) that says they are located in the USA but when I do a search they come up as a "Rogue Internet Pharmacy" working out of Russia. Rogue Site.  Good call Rxpharm!

[rxpharm]

Thaime - the fake prescription drug business is insidious, claiming to help people save $$$ when in actual fact they are damaging the health of patients who buy from them.

Most of these fake businesses are operated by organized crime gangs, and I'm glad you are doing due diligence looking for a reliable internet pharmacy.