Check the College of Pharmacists for your province or territory. This verifies if a pharmacy is legally operating and licensed.
Look for a physical address in Canada. Legitimate Canadian pharmacies have Canadian business addresses, not just PO boxes.
Verify the pharmacist’s license number. Canadian pharmacists are registered and have unique identifiers. Cross-reference this with your provincial College of Pharmacists’ website.
Examine the pharmacy’s website for contact information. A reputable pharmacy provides clear contact details, including phone number, email address, and physical address.
Inspect the website’s security features. Look for https:// in the URL and security certificates indicating encrypted data transfer.
Be wary of unusually low prices. Significantly cheaper medications than those from established pharmacies often indicate counterfeit drugs or fraudulent operations.
Consult your doctor before ordering medications online. They can advise on appropriate dosages and potential drug interactions.
Report suspicious pharmacies to Health Canada. This helps protect consumers from illegal and unsafe operations.
Understand the risks. Ordering medications online always involves a degree of risk; taking the necessary precautions significantly reduces these risks.
