Is this legal?

[Humdizzy]

Check out clubmeds.com. Is what they are doing legal?

They have this in their Q&A:

Q. How Can I Order Medications Without Seeing A Doctor?
A. As you know, the Internet has changed the way we live. A lot of the new services that were never in existence a few years ago, are now commonplace. Online medical purchase is among the new services that have been created as a result of the Internet. Although they are a relatively new idea in health care, they are becoming widely accepted as a convenient way to improve patient access to medical care and access.

Instead of a traditional physical exam by the physician, the patient is allowed to decide for himself depending on the symptoms what's right for him. Even though this method will never completely replace traditional medicine, in certain circumstances they do give patients the ability to get treatment for a number of conditions that may not require another physical exam.

For Instance If you have recently had a physical exam with a physician, in most cases you do not need to have another physical to receive a prescription for the medication you need. Instead, you can go online and order the medication you have previously been prescribed.

 

[slipondajimmy]

nope not legal . unless you have a valid US prescription

 

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For Instance If you have recently had a physical exam with a physician, in most cases you do not need to have another physical to receive a prescription for the medication you need.

I don't know about you boys and girls, but I have never had to have a "physical" when I am sick or ill to get a prescription, lol. Is it just me, or is a "physical" when you get checked to see your "health", basicly how physicaly fit you are. What does this have to do with, say, needing meds for, oh, I don't know, strep throat!?!?

 

[LeetPCUser]

I think it is dumb that you can do that. A lot of people could order things like vikadin...especially for drug addicts it is a bad thing. I just don't think it is safe. You consult a doctor and they tell you what kind of other medications it reacts with.

It would be nice if you are on medications and just want a refill without seeing the doctor but then you have no clue how long to stay on it or side effects. Of course, going to the doctor costs a little extra, but I would highly recommend that over buying them over the internet.