Prescription Drug Services on the Internet

Abstract

Abstract Prescription drugs is a topic on the minds of many people these days. With soaring costs for consumers, the politicians see the discussion as a major campaign issue. People on fixed incomes must often choose between purchasing medications or other essential commodities. The managed care industryapplies additional pressure with the constantly changing mix of drugs that are covered under health benefits. It is no surprise that discount prescription services that offer a multitude of choices are “springing up„ on the Internet. Unfortunately, as with any service accessible through the Internet, there is a wide range of quality-from excellent, reliable providers to very questionable sources. This article will review the types of prescription suppliers that are available on the Web and the variety of services that the sites include. Assessing the authenticity of the suppliers will briefly be discussed, and a selected list of sites providing prescription-ordering services are profiled.