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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you mail my prescription drugs to me?
Yes. Customs will allow us to mail you a 90 day supply with
a 90 day refill. There are no restrictions on the number of
prescriptions. [How to order]
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How much does it cost to have my prescriptions filled?
You pay the cost of your prescriptions plus $15.00 US shipping
and handling.
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Why are your prescription drug prices so low?
The first reason is the cheap Canadian dollar --$100 U.S.
buys roughly $135 in Canadian goods. The second reason is
price controls. The Canadian government limits how much pharmaceutical
manufacturers can charge for brand-name drugs when they are
approved and caps subsequent price increases. [check
prices of Canadian prescription drugs]
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How much money will I save?
Most patients save 40-70%, which can be hundreds of dollars
per order.
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Are Canadian prescription drugs the same as what I get in
the U.S.?
Some Canadian prescription drugs have different brand names.
If your medication is not available or is available only
in a different form, we will notify you or your doctor ahead
of time.
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What is the difference between a brand name drug and a generic
drug?
A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name
drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality,
performance and intended use.
Since generics use the same active ingredients and are shown
to work the same way in the body, they have the same risks
and benefits as their brand-name counterparts.
Generic
drugs are less expensive because generic manufacturers don’t
have the investment costs of the developer of a new drug.
New drugs are developed under patent protection. The patent
protects the investment—including research, development,
marketing, and promotion—by giving the company the sole
right to sell the drug while it is in effect. As patents near
expiration, manufacturers can apply to sell generic versions.
Because those manufacturers don’t have the same development
costs, they can sell their product at substantial discounts.
Also, once generic drugs are approved, there is greater competition,
which keeps the price down. Today, almost half of all prescriptions
are filled with generic drugs.
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If I don't see my prescription medication on your price
list, does that mean you don't carry it?
No. Our pharmacies carry a much broader selection of prescription
medications than those listed. If you don't see the drug you
are looking for, please call us at 1-866-885-1866.
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How long will it take for me to receive my prescriptions
by mail?
You should allow up to 1 month for delivery of prescriptions.
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What is your return policy?
You will be sent a 90
day supply of your medication unless you give specific
instructions to the physicians office. We can ship a maximum
of a 90 day supply as per US FDA rules.
Generic substitution is automatic unless the particular medication
is only available as Brand name. Please refer to the price
list on the website that clearly states if a medication is
a generic version of a Brand name drug.
B.C. College of Pharmacists states that once a medication
has left the pharmacy, it cannot
be returned for any reason - Bylaw 5 (33. subsection 1)
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More Information About our Canadian Pharmacy online?
We understand that we may have not addressed all of your
questions in-depth on this page, that's why we have developed
a Canadian pharmacy
online customer support site which aims to answer questions
you may have about filling Canadian prescriptions. We also
want to hear what you think about our customer support site!
Send us
feedback if you feel that we have overlooked an important
question.
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