Website design and services for your online pharmacy business
We all need to pay a visit to a pharmacy at some time in our lives. Some of us need to visit our local pharmacy on a regular basis to pick up repeat prescriptions. Heading out to pick up prescriptions, allergy relief, slimming aids or pain relief can be annoying whatever the time of year, especially if you have to take time out of your busy schedule to visit your nearest pharmacy which may be inconveniently located.
With the increase in people using the internet for a lot of their shopping and day to day needs, many pharmacies are now having websites built where they offer numerous services which can help you to avoid making unnecessary visits to your local pharmacy, as you can do it all online. You can now purchase over the counter medication via an online pharmacy such as pain relief, hair loss treatments, quitting smoking aids and weight loss aids, family planning products and vitamins and supplements.
Many online pharmacies also have a repeat prescription service you can register for and have your prescriptions delivered directly to your front door. This is an indispensable service for those who are house bound and unable to travel. It is also a huge time saver. All you need to do is register your details and the pharmacy will do the rest. You cannot argue that this is an invaluable service.
There are hundreds of online pharmacies on the internet and unfortunately many of these pharmacies operate outside the law. By following these 5 steps you will be able to find an internet pharmacy that is both safe and legal.
- The pharmacy must require a prescription – A prescription is the most basic link in the medical chain of responsibility from doctor to patient to pharmacy.
- The pharmacy must ask for a prescription history – Without this information the online pharmacy has no way of checking for inappropriate prescribing.
- The pharmacy should not advertise or offer to sell any narcotics or controlled substances. It is illegal to sell or ship products of this kind.
- The pharmacy should offer a full range of prescription pharmaceuticals. Many pharmacies only offer the best sellers such as Vaigra. These pharmacies are only interested in your wallet, not your health.
- Choose a fully licensed online pharmacy. Licensed pharmacies will have their licensing number displayed on their website. You can ask for it and verify it with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
If you have any questions about the medications you are ordering, the pharmacist at your online pharmacy should be able to answer them for you. If they cannot answer your queries to your satisfaction you may want to choose a different online pharmacy.
SigNET Solutions is a joint initiative between Haarty Hanks Ltd, a website design and marketing company and Sigma, one of the largest licensed wholesalers and distributors of pharmaceuticals in the UK. SigNET offer solutions to pharmacies wishing to have an online presence. If you are an owner of a pharmacy and wish to put your pharmacy online I would highly recommend them. Visit their website to find out more www.signetsolutions.co.uk
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