How to Buy Medicine Online Sensibly

Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions and are often far cheaper. That is why more people now buy generic medicine online, from eye drops such as bimatoprost to weight loss capsules such as orlistat. A little care makes the process safer.

Step one: a valid prescription is required for every order of a prescription medicine. A sensible supplier will always ask to see it. Avoid any website that skips this step.

Next, check the details: the active ingredient, the strength and the pack size should be clearly listed. Generic tablets may look different from the brand you know, and that is expected.

To read a fuller guide, this practical guide explains what to look for.

Some common examples: bimatoprost eye drops are used once a day in the evening, and you should leave five minutes between different drops. Orlistat 120 mg is taken read more with meals that contain fat and works best with a low-fat diet, plus a multivitamin at bedtime.

On delivery, compare the pack with your prescription and keep the leaflet. Tell your doctor which product you are taking.

There is more detail in this guide.

This article is for general information only. Always check with your doctor before starting a new medicine.