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Does anyone order their Rx from Canada?

SahmIam — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:39:39 GMT

If so, anything one needs to be on the alert for? Any tips?

An Rx I use is available everywhere EXCEPT the USA now. My doctor has written scripts so I can purchase it overseas when possible but I found it via multiple Canadian med sites. TIA for any and all information.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:50:41 GMT

I once ordered an inhaler for my cat from a Canadian pharmacy on advice from my vet due to price. I don't remember there being any particular issues except with my Credit Card. That was only because some CC's alert and may not accept a charge from outside the US without user authorization. I think the pharmacy itself alerted me to that because when I called the CC company they sounded like it wasn't an issue at all.

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scruffsmom — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:55:57 GMT

My husband used to, it took a lot of talk with MD to get him to agree to it. The funny thing is the drug he needed was only made in one place in the world, Canada. Never had any problems and it was 1/2 the price of it in the US.

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LTT1 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:08:23 GMT

@SahmIam

i don't know if your med is available in India, but I order from "All Day Chemist" and always a good experience.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:08:56 GMT

I don't, I can envision any circumstances under which I would do that. All of the physicians I see call prescriptions in to my pharmacy or they do it online. I'm pretty sure none of them would call a script into a Canadian pharmacy, or one in Mexico either. It's weird how people won't use Facebook but they'll go online to by medications from heaven only knows who.

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SahmIam — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:29:33 GMT

@chrystaltree Let me put it to you this way:

King Pharmaceutical wasn't making enough money from the US so they said "see ya" after they threatened with "pay what we want or we leave" statement; stopping the production and selling of a drug used by asthmatics. For those of us who can NOT use a steroid based inhaler, it has caused major issues. It's the same drug, same name, same everything. My specialists have no issue writing a script for me to take to any other country to get it filled; usually I do it in the UK when I travel there. However, I'm reading about more and more about those who now travel or order from Canada.

Bottom line, if the drug that works for your medical issue is available elsewhere and means you can stop using meds that affect your quality of life, you will seek out that drug. Sometimes there are no other drugs that work for you and so....you suffer. You are very fortunate to not have to face this reality; many do. I'm one of them.

Edited for grammar.

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fthunt — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:29:33 GMT

I have for years for one antibiotic for sinus infection. No prescription - takes regular credit cards - quick and easy. However, I assume many meds do require a prescription - but I've never had to experience that.

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ID2 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:30:36 GMT

@SahmIam

There's always a bully. Good luck in your quest.

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Witchy Woman — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:40:15 GMT

@SahmIam

I'll post this one last time as my suggestion seems mostly ignored. I feel a bit like a broken record

I've ordered Lantus insulin pens from Marks Marine Pharmacy in Canada for years. They have many other meds available.

These are the very same insulin pens available in the US, but I use them for my cat.

Their customer service is top notch. I originally saw them mentioned on this board years ago and followed up. Been ordering ever since then.

Hope you find what you need.

Edited to add that these pens are about 1/2 the cost of the US price. Even with shipping, I think for 5 pens it was around $180.

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Foxxee — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:34:42 GMT

My mother was on a medication that cost $300 for 30 tabs, drug made in the U.S. I ordered them for her from a Canadian pharmacy at half the price. Good experience.

It was more involved than just going to a drugstore here in the states and presenting a prescription. There was some paperwork to fill out that the doctor had to sign,

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SahmIam — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:40:34 GMT

@Witchy Woman Thank you for that info and the name of the pharmacy; I'll look into them.

@Foxxee @fthunt and anyone else:

Would you be willing to name the pharmacy in Canada you used? I have a list of 3 (now 4) but would rather connect with one that others have used than go in blindly. Are there any you would NOT use?

Again, thank you for the support and info.

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Witchy Woman — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:43:32 GMT

@SahmIam

I added the cost on my original post.

Also, they are in Vancouver, BC. You, obviously, to have to provide a prescription, but I found the whole process quite simple.

Hours are 9 - 5 Pacific, which is 12 to 8 East Coast.

I'm sure you can find them in a search.

Good luck.

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ciao_bella — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:06:47 GMT

@SahmIam @Witchy Woman I have never had to use a pharmacy outside the USA, however a close relative had to and also used Marks Marine Pharmacy. The process, as I was told, was easy and the experience was very positive. Same medication as provided here but considerably less expensive.

Wishing you all the best, SahmIam.

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Allegheny — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:12:07 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@SahmIam

I'll post this one last time as my suggestion seems mostly ignored. I feel a bit like a broken record

@Witchy Woman Please don't feel that way or ever hesitate to post information that is of value. I am so glad you reposted. One never knows when a manufacturer is going to discontinue sales of a medication in the US due to low profits.

I too had a cat with diabetes. I remember when my vet had to switch her to a different insulin (that didn't work as well) because the manufacturer discontinued making the original formula.

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haddon9 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:07:37 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
I don't, I can envision any circumstances under which I would do that. All of the physicians I see call prescriptions in to my pharmacy or they do it online. I'm pretty sure none of them would call a script into a Canadian pharmacy, or one in Mexico either. It's weird how people won't use Facebook but they'll go online to by medications from heaven only knows who.

@chrystaltree I just purchased Benicar which is a blood pressure medicine. It's costing me $160.00 for 30 days. There is no generic for it yet and I've tried similar (not really) generic meds that I'm not happy with. Benicar works well for me.

If I can find it cheaper in Canada I will certainly try to purchase it from there.....why not?

ETA: I just checked one of the online Canadian pharmacies and for my Bystolic medication for 30 days in the same strength that I've been using the cost is $77.00...HUGE difference in price!

I see my doctor next week and will ask him to help me get the medication from Canada in the future.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:16:25 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
I don't, I can envision any circumstances under which I would do that. All of the physicians I see call prescriptions in to my pharmacy or they do it online. I'm pretty sure none of them would call a script into a Canadian pharmacy, or one in Mexico either. It's weird how people won't use Facebook but they'll go online to by medications from heaven only knows who.

@chrystaltree. Unlike Mexico where the way things are done is shakey, Canada is hardly a third world country. I can't imagine any reason for not getting a prescription filled there. They are as efficient, clean, and modern as pharmacies in the US and have the same standards. Many of the same drugs sold in the US are sold in Canada much cheaper. Especially for seniors living on fixed incomes, this can make a huge difference in their budgets. What does Facebook have to do with anything?

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:18:21 GMT

Living near the border, there are advantages to using a Canadian pharnacy. My PCP uses them all the time if he can save $. Sometimes not. They do not accept ins nor Medicare.

We talked Synvisc for 1 arthritic knee. In Canada you can order 1 vial instead of the 3 that's forced on you in the US. I have an auto immune disorder and I wanted to try 1 vial before going for all 3.

You can legally import 90 days worth of meds for 1 person.

If you think all your meds are made in the US, ask your pharmacist to see the packaging it's dispensed from. You'll be shocked.

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Pink123 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:19:22 GMT

Yes I order one or two medications from Canada and have for years. Those that are outrageously priced here.

My Doctor is happy to save me money and faxes the script to Canada.

I use a medication and it was mailed from Australia

at one eight the price it costs here in US. Sometimes it comes from the UK.

Long story short when I opened the box I looked at the packaging out of curiousity and the drug is made in the USA. Same thing I have purchased here. Unreal.

We are being ripped off and it's disgraceful.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:24:38 GMT

I bought my thyroid medication from Universal Drugstore online out of Canada for years.

All I had to do is answer some questions plus upload the script from my doctor.

During Armour Thyroid reformulation I switched to ERFA Thyroid made in Canada. I took it until it was reformulated & the price tripled.

I was paying about $80 for 500 pills. They are out of stock now & have been for quite some time. Last price I remember was well over $200 for the same script. I switched to NP Thyroid I get filled here.

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Foxxee — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:27:06 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
@Witchy Woman Thank you for that info and the name of the pharmacy; I'll look into them.

@Foxxee @fthunt and anyone else:

Would you be willing to name the pharmacy in Canada you used? I have a list of 3 (now 4) but would rather connect with one that others have used than go in blindly. Are there any you would NOT use?

Again, thank you for the support and info.

@SahmIam

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