When Do I Need a Prescription for Online Pharmacy Purchases?

To purchase any "under-the-counter" drugs, you require a doctor's prescription, even when ordering from an online pharmacy. Any typical over-the-counter drugs (ie: ones you could buy off the shelf from your neighbourhood pharmacy) do not require a prescription. All the top Canadian online pharmacies carry brand-name and generic versions of drugs and medicines and you can often save up to 70% when you purchase them online.

For prescription medications you are required to show proof of a doctor's prescription prior to the online pharmacist filling and shipping your order. You will usually need to snail-mail or fax your original doctor's prescription to the pharmacy. Every online Canadian pharmacy will have a licensed pharmacist review the prescription, before the pharmacy staff will fill your prescription for the required dosage and duration and ship it to your home. You can order up to a 3-month supply of each prescription at any one time.

All reputable online Canadian pharmacies will have a pharmacist available by phone or email if you have any questions. If you are wondering what generic alternatives may exist for your medication, use the contact page of the online pharmacy to get in contact with the pharmacist. They can let you know what, if any, cheaper generic drugs are available from their pharmacy.

Depending on where your order is being shipped to, it could take anywhere between 7-21 business days for your prescription to arrive. Check the site you order from for their estimates based on your location. Make sure you order far enough in advance so you don't run out of your prescription before your refill arrives.

For over-the-counter drugs no prescription is required. There are many non-prescription drugs and medicines for all kinds of medical problems including headaches, back pain, asthma, and minor infections as well as others for weight loss, craving management, skin and hair care, birth control, digestion aids, wart removal, and smoking cessation aids.

Whether you need a prescription or non-prescription drug or remedy, or you want the brand-name or generic version, you can find so many options from online Canadian pharmacies. You'll save money and time, so it just makes sense to purchase your medical and health products from a certified online pharmacy.

Trevor Gravin is specializing in writing articles on how to save on medication by buying from Canadian Pharmacy. For more information about the author and savings on Canadian drugs please visit http://www.canadapharmacyonline.com