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Medical Forum / General / Pharmacy / December 2007pharmacy and the internet
Hi guys I am a fourth year pharmacy student. I would like to know how you guys feel about online pharmacy as opposed to the traditional pharmacy > Hi guys > > I am a fourth year pharmacy student. I would like to know how you guys > feel about online pharmacy as opposed to the traditional pharmacy I feel like I want to talk to my pharmacist in person. If my Rx is for a drug that has been super-priced by the American drug cartel, then I had rather buy it from Canada or maybe Israel. Most of the time the so-called Pharmacist-Patient relationship involves a printed drug information sheet that is stuffed in the bag along with the prescription. In the real world (not pharmacy school) at most pharmacies there is not much Pharmacist to patient talking going on. At a CVS in Alabama I am somewhat familar with, the Pharmacist is busy working the drive-in window, talking with bloody insurance companies, and other things while trying to fill 500 or 600 prescriptions on his shift. At that rate, UPS or FedEX might as well be your consulting Pharmacist. > If my Rx is for a drug that has been super-priced by the American drug > cartel, then I had rather buy it from Canada or maybe Israel. Most of the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > fill 500 or 600 prescriptions on his shift. At that rate, UPS or FedEX > might as well be your consulting Pharmacist. That Pharmacist's company, and or his customers, are not taking advantage of his/her knowledge. I would discuss my medication regimen with my pharmacist, while some of you would just as simply get your meds from an ATM type machine, and take your chances with your drug knowledge on the internet, and at the hair salon. > If my Rx is for a drug that has been super-priced by the American drug > cartel, then I had rather buy it from Canada or maybe Israel. Most of the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > fill 500 or 600 prescriptions on his shift. At that rate, UPS or FedEX > might as well be your consulting Pharmacist. I am of the opinion that the internet must be usedf as a tool that can be used to add aditional services to an existing physical pharmacy. I don't like the idea of a internet based pharmacy as they can to easily dissapear during the night. As in this case where the pharmacist is working the drive-in window the pharmacy can appoint a pharmacist to be in charge of the internet orders, for lack of a better word, and could thus give his\her full attention to the screen in front of them. > > If my Rx is for a drug that has been super-priced by the American drug > > cartel, then I had rather buy it from Canada or maybe Israel. Most of the [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > in charge of the internet orders, for lack of a better word, and could > thus give his\her full attention to the screen in front of them. While I agree not all pharmacies are legal or licensed, there are steps to protect yourself, and it can be safe to order online. I work at a Canadian online pharmacy, and there are strict guidelines to follow, along with periodic inspections to ensure quality and accuracy. If you are ordering from one, make sure they are licensed-you can view credentials online at the Pharmacy associations web site (Ours is the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association). Second, ensure you can talk with a pharmacist, not e-mail, but on the telephone if necessary. This way you can determine if they actually know what they are talking about. Some pharmacies, like the one I work at, are approved by US Governing bodies, which is also a comfort. We had 2 guys from the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy inspect our operations to make sure everything complies with US/Nevada State Laws. This can also be viewed online at the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy web site. BTW our pharmacy is called RF Drugstore-feel free to check it out! s203012887@nmmu.ac.za schrieb: > Hi guys > > I am a fourth year pharmacy student. I would like to know how you guys > feel about online pharmacy as opposed to the traditional pharmacy it depends. If you live in an small village, then you might have an 'ideal' pharmacist-patient relationship, since anybody knows everybody, and often you go and ask an opinion to your pharmacist before you go to your doctor. That was my experience when I was young. But then, an isolated pharmacy-shop in a small village might not have just everything off the shelf. Therefore internet might be very useful in some cases, wheere there is nothing to discuss or advice. Just mail the order and wait. Not to talk about prices. John. Hi If you go into a pharmacy in South Africa (for example), it is regulated and run according to the laws and standards prevailing in South Africa, as for any other country. Your government has a duty to protect its citizens from Harmful practises and dangerous or substandard products. If anything should gom wrong, the pharmacist responsible is answerable and stands to lose his/her liscence. This is a fairly strong motivation to ensure that all transactions are relatively safe if not in the patients best interest. Also when you buy your medicine from any pharmacy you know where it is physically. In the event that you need advice, feed back or to sue the pharmacist for malpractise you will find the bussiness concerned. An internet site can litterally dissapear and I'm not sure what legal position you would be in with regard to claiming any compensation. As regards to internet pharmay. You should naturally only deal with sites you trust your health to. An internet site can dissapear overnight. The source of the items should also bew questioned. A recent scandal has been French patients getting government funded drugs and selling these over the internet. Drugs sourced from less highly regulated areas such as the former Soviet Union or African coutries are often counterfeits, which may be of good quality or may be compressed chalk. Its a gamble. I agree that there are medicines cartels in many countries particularly the United States but this is a political issue and I feel that people are putting their health at risk dealing with the companies who fill my email with spam every day. Do you trust some one who does not respect your email privacy to respect your right to health and safe, quality and effective medication. Let the buyer beware. Whether its a big pharmacy, a internet site of the fleamarkets of the Congo and India it all comes down to what you can afford and who you trust. > Hi guys > > I am a fourth year pharmacy student. I would like to know how you guys > feel about online pharmacy as opposed to the traditional pharmacy Online pharmacy is more cheap and convenient, especially with generics.. look at the prices: http://Generic-Medication-Online.info >Hi guys > >I am a fourth year pharmacy student. I would like to know how you guys >feel about online pharmacy as opposed to the traditional pharmacy |
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