Prescription Drugs From Canada
Purchasing Prescription Drugs By Going To Canada
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Before you go to Canada:
- Make arrangements to see a doctor who is licensed to write prescriptions in Canada. Many U.S. doctors who are located near the Canadian border have dual licenses. (If you see a U.S. doctor, your visit may be covered by your insurance company or by Medicare.)
- Get a copy of your prescription from a U.S. doctor.
- Pull out your passport. You now need it to get back into the U.S.
- Call ahead to be sure the drugs you want are available in Canada.
When in Canada, only purchase from a licensed pharmacy.
- You can eyeball a pharmacy to see whether it seems to be reputable or whether it is just set up for Americans.
- If there is a question, call the Provincial Regulatory Authority to confirm that the pharmacy's license is genuine. You can locate local regulators at the following web sites:
Before you leave the store, check to see that you receive the correct drug at the proper dosage.
If you need help: U.S. nonprofits that help people of any age fill prescriptions from licensed Canadian pharmacies are:
- .The Minnesota Senior Federation www.mnseniors.org Tel. 877.645.0261
- United Health Alliance, www.medicineassist.org Tel. 866.633.7482
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