Is it safe in getting prescription drugs from Canada?
Saturday, 6. March 2010
Recently our company converted our health insurance into HSA+ high deductable, as such, we have to pay out of pocket for our prescription drugs. Shopping around in the web, with canadian drug sellers, I’ve found same brand drug running at 1/3 the price here in US and generic (not offered at our local pharmacy) is at 1/10 the price. I wonder whether anyone has tried Canadian drug companies, and can share their (+/-) experience. In particular, I am concerning about the safety but get motivated by the savings.
Added note: I used to pay $25/month for this prescription (30day supply) with the old issurance, Costco wants $115 and CVS wants $120; several canadian drug companies offer this at $120 for 90 days supply. And $30/ 90 days if I go with the generic version.
essentiallysolo Says:
Canada gets all their drugs from the US, so yes, they are safe.
Sepideh Says:
In spite of all the fear-mongering by the pharmaceutical companies, the media and the U.S government, there is little reason to believe Canadian prescription drugs are more dangerous than U.S prescription drugs.
U.S pharmaceutical companies themselves buy both drugs and the raw materials to manufacture them from Canada. Just be careful and make sure the source is reputable. It’s sad that Americans have to resort to buying prescription drugs from other countries because of how much influence big pharma has in the U.S.
Robert Says:
It is safe: I did it for my grandmother for three years; establish an account; order and they are mailed to you. I never had a bad experience. I can’t remember the company but shop around until you find one you are comfortable with and works.
wildcat68 Says:
ya canada has some pretty good drugs, so come on up here and try for yourself. prices are great and quality is great and i do believe most of it comes from the united states anyway, how ironic is that eh?
momx3 Says:
Yeah you would be fine. I am from Canada. Our medications have to be approved by the government and meet certain standards before they are even allowed to sell them.
Yes, our medications are much cheaper then yours. A major drug store here that you might be interested in looking into would be Shoppers Drug mart, walmart and even costco.
Wish you all the best.
Texas Ted Says:
you can buy from Canada, mexico or Europe. personally, I switched from Canada to Europe because the prices was much lower. I buy from Low-Cost-Rx.com and have save a ton of money over the past few years.