PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM CANADA:

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

The quality of the prescription drugs you buy is far more important than their price.

Fortunately, when you buy your drugs from Canada, you get both SAFETY and SAVINGS.

In fact, according to a recent report commissioned by the Governor of Illinois, "We looked at everything from the training and education of their pharmacists to the packaging and distribution process and we found that, in every category we looked at, (Canada) met or exceeded our standards." (The New York Times, October 27, 2003)

• Click here to learn more about Rx International safety procedures.

• Click here to learn more about drug safety in Canada generally.

  
  

• Click here to learn more about generic drugs in Canada.

If you have any questions or concerns that we do not answer on this site, please click here to send us an e-mail and we will respond as soon as possible.


YOUR SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY

When you order from Rx International your prescriptions are checked more often, and by more professionals, than any other service we know of - anywhere.

FIRST, it is your own doctor who issues the prescription.

SECOND, your prescription is reviewed by one of our pharmacy technicians.

THIRD, a licensed Canadian medical doctor reviews each prescription you wish to have filled.

FOURTH, your prescription is then submitted to a licensed pharmacist at our exclusive Canadian pharmacy who is required to counsel every prescription s/he dispenses.

FIFTH, your prescription is electronically submitted to our provincial College of Pharmacists before being fulfilled.

FINALLY, a pharmacy technician checks the prescription against your order before sending it to you by mail.

Rx International will only send you a pharmaceutical product that has an approved version in your country of residence. Because we specialize in chronic care medicines that people take to sustain or improve their quality of life, we do not handle habit forming or "narcotic" drugs (also known as "scheduled drugs" or "controlled substances" in some countries.)

• Child-resistant safety caps are standard on all prescription drug containers.

• We will provide your medicine in manufacturer-sealed packs on request, if the packs are available in your prescription.

If your medicine arrives in anything other than perfect condition, simply call us and request a full credit to your account or a replacement shipment.

You should also note that, for safety reasons, medications cannot be returned.


CANADA HAS EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH STANDARDS FOR THE APPROVAL, MANUFACTURE AND DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Health Canada, a department of the Government of Canada, regulates therapeutic drugs in Canada through a rigorous licensing process, which includes an extensive pre-market review and the ongoing post-market assessment of a drug's safety, effectiveness and quality. As part of this process, Heath Canada conducts risk/benefit assessments, monitors adverse reactions, and communicates information about risks to health professionals and the public.

• All drugs approved for sale in Canada have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN) - this is the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. NDC number. The DIN assures you that Health Canada has assessed a drug, and considers it safe and effective when used as directed on the label. The DIN also provides a way to track adverse drug reactions.

• Health Canada licenses and conducts regular inspections of companies that manufacture, import and/or distribute drugs. In addition, Health Canada investigates complaints related to the sale or use of therapeutic drugs, including complaints about Web sites that sell drugs, and takes action where appropriate.

  For more information on drug safety, please visit the Health Canada home page.

• Rx International's exclusive pharmacy is audited regularly by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia to ensure full compliance with the College's extensive Standards of Practice.

  Please click here for more information on our prescription drug dispensing standards.