Don most people just go to their local pharmacies anyway? How many people are really using online pharmacies for the right reasons to begin with?
Some government data – the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, to be precise – indicates that about 1% of the 3.9 billion prescriptions filled each year are filled online. However, those are probably all legitimate online pharmacies, and that number likely does not include rogue Internet pharmacies – a multi-billion dollar business. We think it’s great if people go to their local, brick-and-mortar pharmacy! It’s very important to be able to consult with a pharmacist in person, and online pharmacies are not for everybody. However, online pharmacies, if they are safe and legitimate, can offer an added convenience, especially if you are just seeking to refill an existing prescription online.
