Purchasing drugs from a Mexican pharmacy is, for the
most part, a very safe and inexpensive way of getting the medical
supplies that you require. Since the laws in Mexico are very
different than in the US, as most drugs are readily available
without a prescription (except for some controlled substances and
all narcotics), purchasing drugs from a Mexican pharmacy should be a
fairly painless process.
However, there are some risks associated with purchasing drugs from
a Mexican pharmacy – but they are no more risky than any other
purchase you’d make on the Internet today. Awareness is the first
step, and this article will help you become a more informed health
care consumer so that you make the best drug-related choices for you
and your loved ones.
Counterfeits
Unfortunately, counterfeit drugs are on the rise in the Mexican
pharmaceutical world, and it’s almost impossible to spot a fake
these days without the help of a trained laboratory technician. The
best way to avoid this situation is to only purchase your
medications from a Mexican pharmacy that requires a prescription.
Although by Mexican law a prescription is not required, a pharmacy
that asks for one is usually on the up and up.
Expiry Dates
It’s not only the prescriptions that aren’t required in Mexico;
pharmacists are also not required to be licensed. And without a
license, many pharmacists just don’t realize (or don’t care) that
expired or poorly stored drugs can be hurtful. Make sure to ask
about your Mexican pharmacy’s licensing requirements, if there are
any, before filling any prescriptions to alleviate this concern.
Misplaced Replacements
If your doctor has prescribed a drug, do not accept another generic
drug, or replacement drug, from your Mexican pharmacy. Since you
aren’t a medical doctor yourself, you have no idea what this ‘new’
drug will do to you, or how it will affect your lifestyle or any
other medications you are taking. In short, don’t accept
replacements, and go elsewhere if you aren’t given any other option.
If you would rather a generic drug, then ask your doctor to
prescribe it you to, first, and then take that prescription with you
to the Mexican pharmacy.
Language Barrier
Many drugs that you order from a Mexican pharmacy will come labeled
in Spanish, or in broken English. Alternatively, your medication can
be mislabeled, not labeled at all, or do not have the proper
information attached. Make sure to ask first how your pills will be
labeled before you purchase anything.
Shipping Time
Check around; most Mexican pharmacies can take anywhere from 7 days
to 6 weeks to deliver your much-needed medications, as opposed to
the pharmacy down the street who can probably get you exactly what
you need within minutes. Sure, the price may be dramatic, but have
you checked the shipping costs as well? Is it really that good of a
deal?
Although this article may seem a bit harsh, it’s not intended to be.
An informed consumer is a smart consumer, and many excellent Mexican
pharmacies exist that will cater to your every need. Just keep these
points in mind when you’re surfing the Net for medications, and
you’ll be sure to find the best Mexican pharmacy for your needs.
Copyright © Stephen C. Dayton 2005 Stephen C. Dayton is the author of many articles relating to health issues helping the public to be better informed of the options available to them in today's online world. Visit this
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