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Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Witchy Woman — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:55:36 GMT

I know this has been discussed previously, but I'm hoping someone can offer a recommendation for a Canadian pharmacy where they have ordered.

My health insurance no longer covers the cost of the drug I take and I'm sick of paying hundreds of dollars.

I found Universal Drugs of Canada, but if anyone has other thoughts, please share.

Just got a new prescription today and decided it was time to make the leap.

Thanks.

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

newziesuzie — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:42:50 GMT

@Witchy Woman

Heres a great thread from.

June 9 2016

in the Wellness forum:

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http://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/Canadian-Pharmacy-Recommendations/td-p/2856278/highlight/true

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Canadian Pharmacy Recommendations

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Witchy Woman — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:46:12 GMT

Thanks for digging that up. That must be where I saw Universal drugs mentioned.

Appreciate your effort!

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

fthunt — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:56:39 GMT

I've ordered Amoxil 500 mg for sinus infections. Doc won't give script until I have full blown infection - so I ordered this to fight the infection in the early stage.

Online Pharmacy securetabstock.com

(secure tab stock)

Lots of medications are listed and you can choose the number of pills/tabs you want.

Hope you find a solution!

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Yardlie — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:35:37 GMT

@WitchyWoman ...I have ordered from canadapharmacy(dot)com. You need a prescription for what you are ordering, but Canada has generics for some medications that are not generic yet in the U.S.

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Witchy Woman — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:45:43 GMT

@Yardlie

I ended up ordering from Canada Pharmacy. They had the best price for what I needed.

Called and talked with a rep and faxed my scrip. Could not have been easier. They have a referral program, where they give a discount to you and the person referring, but since I saw the info here, it was unlikely I could provide a name in a timely fashion.

I will keep that in mind for the future, however!

Will mail a check to them for the cost. They take AmEX, (which I don't have), but said they would take a check.

The 90 supply was a fraction of what I would pay for in the US. There is no generic for one of the drugs and it was going to $400 or more here.

Honestly, I just don't get it. I pay a lot for my health insurance and I don't mind doing so, but what's the point if they cannot come through on drug costs?

Thanks for all the info ladies.

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Witchy Woman — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:47:52 GMT

@fthunt

You know, you hear so much about all the drugs people get, but any time I've needed anything, I've had to show up in person at the doctor's office and ASK for things.

Sorry you have to wait until you are sick to get the meds you need.

Doesn't make sense, does it?

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

qvcaddition — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:54:19 GMT

I use to use Canadian Drugs.com

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Witchy Woman — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:58:57 GMT

@qvcaddition

@Yardlie

Just checked my info and it is Canada Drugs, not Canada Pharmacy. Apologize for my mistake.

I checked several places and all of them had prices much less than CVS Caremark, which is the online pharmacy service my health plan uses.

They used to cover most things with a small copay, but that sure has changed over the years. Too bad.

I take just one or two drugs, but that cost really adds up!

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Kachina624 — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:59:24 GMT

Canadian pharmacies are heavily regulated just like those in the US. I never heard of a bad one. It's not like Canada is a third world country. Now Mexico I'd question.

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Witchy Woman — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:31:34 GMT

@Kachina624

I'm happy to give them my business and will be doing so at every opportunity.

Just tired of paying so much for drugs!

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

allaries — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:41:25 GMT

As I said on another thread, I get my insulin in Canada. I use the Humalog Quik pen and am on an advantage plan. At the cost here it would put me in the dreaded gap by June. Without insurance here 2 boxes of 5 pens each would cost $1200 more or less depending on the RX. I get 2 boxes of 5 pens each, same maufacturer and same serial number, for $129. With american cash it is even less. In British Co. it is sold over the counter. I am fortuneate to have relatives in B.C. and they bring some when coming down to the states. I also live close enough to the border where I can get my own. I got them at a Walmart in Canada. BC does not take prescriptions from the states though you will have to go to another province for that. Sad that we have to go outside the US for meds. I know lots of people who go to Mexico for the same reason. They have had no problem. Good luck in your endeavor to afford your meds.

Re: Recs for a good Canadian pharmacy

Witchy Woman — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:17:02 GMT

@allaries

The cost you would have to pay for insulin is just crazy!

I am so happy for you that you can get the same drug for so much less. What a blessing!

I have paid for good health insurance my entire life. As a former Federal employee, I still have a portion of the cost covered and I think heavens for that. I must have coverage for myself and DH, so it is a substantial amount for me to pay every month. Again, I am thankful to be able to do so. But, add to that the cost of drugs and it can be a real burden. I worry about those with inadequate coverage!

I am currently purchasing Lantus insulin for one of my kitties and 5 pens at Walgreens were over $400! Not sure I can get it from Canada, but going to look into it.

I'm not looking for something for nothing, but it just doesn't seem right to pay so much when it is less elsewhere.