Verify the pharmacy’s license with your provincial regulatory body. Each province maintains a list of licensed pharmacies; cross-reference this with the pharmacy’s website information.
Check for a physical address. Legitimate Canadian pharmacies have a verifiable street address in Canada. Avoid pharmacies with only PO boxes or virtual addresses.
Scrutinize their contact information. Look for multiple ways to contact them–phone, email, and a contact form on their website. A lack of contact options raises red flags.
Inspect their website for security features. A secure website uses HTTPS (indicated by a padlock icon in your browser’s address bar). Also, check for a privacy policy clearly outlining their data protection measures.
Review online reviews and testimonials. Look for a consistent pattern of positive reviews from multiple sources. Be wary of overwhelmingly positive feedback, as it may be fabricated.
| Licensing Information | Clearly displayed license number and provincial regulatory body. | Absence of licensing information or discrepancies. |
| Contact Details | Multiple contact methods (phone, email, address). | Limited or no contact information. |
| Security | HTTPS protocol and clear privacy policy. | HTTP protocol or lack of a privacy policy. |
| Customer Reviews | Consistent positive reviews from various platforms. | Overwhelmingly positive or entirely negative reviews. |
Report suspicious pharmacies to Health Canada. If you encounter a pharmacy that you suspect is operating illegally, report them to the appropriate authorities.
