For peace of mind to purchase from a reliable and legal pharmacy you need to look out for the authentic accreditation seals in the pharmacy's website and click on it to check its authenticity. Below are information on these accreditation seals. Based on the country where you live look out for seals like IMPAC (Internet Mail Order Pharmacy Accreditation Commission) ; CIPA rx (Canadian International Pharmacy Association) ; VIPPS (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) ; MIPA (Manitoba International Pharmacists Association) ; PharmacyChecker.com etc.

These seals gives you peace of mind while purchasing from the pharmacy as

1.	Some online pharmacies do not dispense drugs through licensed pharmacies. It is essential that you use pharmacies that are licensed. Licensed pharmacies are inspected on a regular basis and require the presence of licensed pharmacy personnel. But PharmacyChecker.com, VIPPS, CIPArx, IMPAC etc. verifies that a site is, or fills orders with, a licensed pharmacy.
2.	Some online pharmacies do not adequately protect your personal and financial information. It's important for an online pharmacy to include a privacy policy, one that promises not to share your personal information with third parties. Online financial transactions should be secured by the online pharmacy through adequate encryption technology. PharmacyChecker.com, VIPPS, IMPAC, CIPArx verifies whether privacy is promised and financial information is secured.
3.	Some online pharmacies do not give their address and/or telephone number. If in the course of purchasing drugs from an online pharmacy you have a problem, question, or complaint, it becomes very important to contact the company using its telephone number or address. PharmacyChecker.com, VIPPS, IMPAC, MIPA, CIPArx verifies contact information and provides it in the Profile of each pharmacy.
4.	Additional fees are typically added to the drug price. There is almost always a shipping fee and there may also be a medical fee, order fees, and/or an account set up fee. PharmacyChecker.com and VIPPS shows you these fees and compares total costs. Prices can change quickly. online pharmacies are continually changing their prices. Lowball prices are common in order to attract new customers, but these prices don't always last. PharmacyChecker.com regularly updates all prices.
5.	Some online pharmacies don't adequately safeguard your health. By failing to require a prescription, some online pharmacies might send you medication that could be dangerous to you. PharmacyChecker.com, VIPPS CIPArx, MIPA, IMPAC. verifies that online pharmacies require a prescription.

THE PHARMACYCHECKER.COM VERIFICATION PROGRAM (worldwide)

PharmacyChecker If you have decided to buy medication online from a foreign-based company, PharmacyChecker provides some assurance that you are dealing with legitimate companies that are properly licensed in their home country.

For a growing number of Americans who do not have health insurance, adequate drug coverage, or any drug coverage and seek lower drug prices, and for others looking for medications that are not available domestically, foreign online pharmacies are increasingly popular. As discussed in greater detail in this section, the U.S. government generally allows individuals to import medication for their own use up to a three-month supply, however it is technically illegal. If you are buying medication from a foreign country, you want to know that the dispensing source is regulated and licensed by the appropriate governing authority. For this reason, PharmacyChecker.com acts to verify the licenses of pharmacies in foreign countries. Just several years ago, most non-U.S. pharmacies selling prescription drugs to Americans were Canadian. Today, pharmacies in other countries, such as Australia, Fiji, India, Israel, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom play a larger role in meeting this demand.

To qualify for the PharmacyChecker.com verification it assures that the online pharmacy :-

1. Dispenses Through a Licensed Pharmacy.

2. Requires a Prescription Company Address and Phone Number Provided on Website.

3. Promises Privacy of Your Personal/Medical Information.

4. Financial Information You Send Online Is Secure.

PharmacyChecker.com verifies information about three types of entities that participate in online pharmacy: 1) Pharmacies (retail, pet, and wholesalers), 2) Affiliate websites, and 3) Referral Sites. Pharmacies have a bricks and mortar presence (a walk-in pharmacy), in which the bricks and mortar pharmacy and the website are one and the same company, or operate under the same holding company. An Affiliate website does not have a bricks and mortar pharmacy presence but refers orders to a licensed pharmacy or links to another website on which a drug order is placed. An online pharmacy Referral site simply links to drug-selling websites on which the drug order is actually placed.

VIPPS VERIFICATION PROGRAM (United States only)

Another trustworthy seal to look out for is the VIPPS (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) seal in a pharmacy website. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) was established in 1904 to assist state licensing boards in developing, implementing, and enforcing uniform standards to protect the Public Health. Pharmacy boards from fifty states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories, nine Canadian provinces, two Australian states and South Africa make up the association membership. In response to public concern of the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet, the association developed the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) program in the spring of 1999.

To be VIPPS accredited :-

1. A pharmacy must comply with the licensing and inspection requirements of their state and each state to which they dispense pharmaceuticals,

2. Patient rights to privacy,

3. Authentication and security of prescription orders,

4. Adherence to a recognized quality assurance policy,

5. and Provision of meaningful consultation between patients and pharmacists etc.

VIPPS Accredited Pharmacies receive: NABP/VIPPS hyperlink Seal to display on their Web site. Focus group studies have demonstrated the Seal's power of reassurance to prospective Internet pharmacy users for a number of reasons. To those trusting their health and life to an unknown entity on the Internet, the NABP Seal represents the comfort afforded by a hundred-year heritage of dedication to protecting the public health through assisting state boards of pharmacy regulating pharmacy practices. Patients appreciate the clear, understandable, and professionally reviewed requirements, which allows them to judge the merit of accreditation for themselves. The accreditation requirements address their fears and concerns.

CIPA rx VERIFICATION PROGRAM (Canada only)

Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) was formed in 2002 to represent licensed Canadian pharmacies that sell prescription drugs to Americans by mail order and meet its safety, service and ethical standards. CIPA is the only national association of international pharmacies in Canada. CIPA members do the bulk of the international pharmacy business from Canada. We are licensed brick and mortar pharmacies that fill prescriptions for both Canadian and American patients. Each pharmacy is licensed and inspected by the provincial (state) authorities where they are located and are subject to additional inspections by the Federal Government through Health Canada. The Canadian International Pharmacy Association is a national organization which helps to ensure that its member pharmacies deliver affordable medications both safely and efficiently to patients worldwide. CIPA develops internal standards and works with governments to safeguard the consumer's right to affordable healthcare.Their accredited pharmacies (now numbering over 40) display the CIPA seal on their websites. The group has testified before Congress and state legislatures to promote legalizing the cross-border trade and to address safety issues.

CIPA Consumer Safety Information to Identify Canadian Pharmacy Filling Prescription:

1. The U.S. patient should know the Canadian pharmacy's name, address, phone number, license number, and province where the pharmacy is licensed.

2. This information should be clearly identified on the web page, on registration forms or provided by affiliate U.S. organizations.

3. Deal with a CIPA pharmacy, but be aware that some use the CIPA seal fraudulently.

4. To be certain, go to Verify Membership and enter the name of the pharmacy you are considering.

CIPA certification assures you that the international pharmacy provider is licensed, reputable and has agreed to adhere to stringent safety protocols. All CIPA members' Canadian pharmacies are licensed and regulated by their respective provincial pharmacy regulatory agencies. CIPA and its members require prescriptions, do not sell narcotics or controlled substances and do not send any unsolicited email (SPAM).

CIPA offer mail-order services to Americans only after receiving a valid and signed prescription from the American primary care physician. For medications dispensed from a CIPA member's Canadian pharmacy, a licensed Canadian physician conducts an independent medical review of the patient's medical history, American prescription and profile including a review of current medications being taken. CIPA does not offer controlled or banned drugs to patients even if a prescription is provided.

MIPA VERIFICATION PROGRAM (Canada)

MIPA ( Manitoba International Pharmacists Association ) is a Provincial organization of licensed pharmacists, pharmacy students and others dedicated on a global basis to the provision of safe and affordable medications for the improvement of health and well being of individuals of all ages from around the world as well as assisting its members and enhancing the profession of pharmacy.

Strategic Goal 1: Provide accessibility to safe and affordable medications on a global basis for the improvement of health and the well being of individuals of all ages from around the world.

Goal 2: Develop creative solutions for superior patient access to safe and affordable medications and other health care products, while continuing to provide high quality professional patient care and services.

Goal 3: Expand access to and promote the value of international pharmacist care-giving services in obtaining positive health outcomes for individuals around the world through the optimal use of safe and affordable medications.

Goal 4: Support members in their efforts to meet and exceed existing professional standards of care and to develop standards of care unique to the international pharmacy industry.

Goal 5: Equip pharmacist members with information and educational resources to support the global provision of patient care.

Goal 6: Promote the value and role of international pharmacy in the health care system.

Goal 7: Work in conjunction with regulatory bodies and government agencies to establish standards of practice and protocols to ensure the safe provision of drug products and services to patients worldwide.

Goal 8: Promote involvement in pharmacy and health-related issues.

Goal 9: Ensure the international pharmacy industry perspective is communicated and understood by legislators and policy-makers.

Goal 10: Create a favourable political and business climate in which MIPA member pharmacies can carry out their business plans.

Goal 11: Protect the privacy and confidentiality of every patient's personal health information through compliance with all statutes governing and guaranteeing that personal right.

Goal 12: Protect all information collected, maintain data accuracy and prevent unauthorized access through appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure such information.

Goal 13: Ensure effective channels of communication between members and the association.

Goal 14: Protect the global economic foundation of the international pharmacy industry to ensure continued access to safe, high quality, affordable drug products and services to patients worldwide.

Goal 15: Develop the resource base necessary for successful achievement.

IMPAC VERIFICATION PROGRAM (worldwide)

IMPAC ( Internet Mailorder Pharmacy Accreditation Commission) is based in the United States. We were incorporated in the State of Vermont in September, 2003. IMPAC, Inc. is dedicated to the promotion of consumer safety and quality improvement. Our Goals:

1. Define quality and safety in a single set of domestic and international standards.

2. Promote consumer safety through a standardized accreditation process

3. Improve service performance

4. Provide a mechanism to assist the federal and state governmental agencies and professional and trade associations with quality and safety oversight.

IMPAC is dedicated to the promotion of consumer safety and quality improvement. IMPAC is both domestic and international. IMPAC will survey and accredit our client companies any where in the world including the United States. IMPAC is independent. IMPAC is funded by the fees we charge for surveys. We do not accept funds from any industries, trade associations, drug/product manufacturers, or agencies. IMPAC Quality Standards and Accreditation are focused on the entire scope of our industries including quality, customer service, consumer safety, credentialed providers and staff, management of information, and facility safety and security. IMPAC Quality Standards and Accreditation Process are reviewed regularly by the appropriate experts in the fields of pharmacy, medicine, esthetics, spa and wellness, health care, government relations, and accreditation. These experts serve on IMPAC's Advisory Panel.

 

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