Verify the pharmacy’s license with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia or a similar provincial regulatory body. Check their registration number and confirm it’s valid.
Examine their website carefully. Look for a physical address in Canada, contact information (phone number and email), and a clear privacy policy. Avoid sites lacking these details.
Search for customer reviews and testimonials on independent review sites. Pay close attention to comments about delivery times, customer service, and medication authenticity.
Confirm that they use secure payment gateways (HTTPS) and only accept major credit cards or PayPal. Beware of pharmacies accepting unusual payment methods.
Consult your doctor before ordering medications online. They can advise on the legitimacy of the pharmacy and the safety of the medication.
Be wary of incredibly low prices. Extremely cheap medications might be counterfeit or substandard.
Report suspicious online pharmacies to Health Canada. This helps protect other consumers.
