Many websites selling medicines are based abroad (even though they may claim to be US-based and advertise in US Dollars). Consequently, they are not regulated by US authorities. Medicines bought from websites outside the US cannot be guaranteed to meet set standards of quality, safety and effectiveness. Buying medicines from such sites increases the chances of receiving fake, substandard, dangerous or even life-threatening products.

Prescription-only medicines should be taken only in consultation with an appropriate healthcare professional, who will be familiar with your medical history and will not prescribe medicines which could be unsafe or unsuitable for you.  When prescribing medicines, healthcare professionals will also avoid combinations of different medicines which are not compatible with each other and may be harmful to your condition.