Unlike the US, the Canadian government limits the amount that can be charged for prescription drugs. Drug companies and pharmacies are not free to charge whatever they wish for prescription pharmacy drugs in Canada, at the expense of those who need them. Many Americans have turned to Canadian pharmacies for their prescription drugs.
Prices are unbelievably low at my Canadian drug pharmacyWe compared the prices at Drugstore.com, a leading US pharmacy with those of a leading online Canadian drug pharmacy, NorthWestPharmacy.com, for two of the top−selling prescription drugs that are used in the treatment of high cholesterol. The results were nothing short of amazing. We discovered that Atorvastatin, the generic alternative, is available at NorthWestPharmacy.com for 57 cents per pill, compared to the cost of $4.37 per pill − more than seven times as much − at the US pharmacy that did not carry the generic alternative. The results of our prices comparisons are below − you can go online and see for yourself.
| Prices as of December 15, 2010 | Drugstore.com | NorthWestPharmacy.com |
| Lipitor 20 mg / 90 pills | $ 392.97 | $ 109.49 |
| Atorvastatin (generic) 20 mg / 100 pills | Not available | $ 56.99 |
| Crestor 20 mg | $ 386.96 (90 pills) | $ 184.49 (84 pills) |
| Rosuvastatin (generic) 20 mg / 100 pills | Not available | $ 105.99 |
There is no doubt that the prices are impressive at NorthWestPharmacy.com, so we looked a little further into this Canadian drug pharmacy. The website was very impressive, very clear and easy to navigate with a tremendous selection of prescription drugs, as well as over the counter pharmacy products. We were able to call the toll−free number and speak directly to friendly customer service staff, as well as the on site pharmacist.
We observed several logos on the website, such as TRUSTe, buySAFE and ShopperApproved.com. When we clicked on these icons, they provided verification that this Canadian drug pharmacy ensures the security of the website and the protection and privacy of all personal and financial information that is collected. They were very stringent about the necessity of a valid prescription from a doctor for prescription drugs, but this information could be faxed or mailed in to the Canadian drug pharmacy. They are also certified by the Canadian International Pharmacy Association which is critical.
ShopperApproved.com − something uniqueWe noticed a seal on the NorthWestPharmacy.com website that we had not come across on any other Canadian pharmacy website. The ShopperApproved.com logo provided access to actual reviews from real customers. Customers are given the opportunity to provide feedback and ratings of several key elements of their experience when buying prescription drugs from this Canadian pharmacy after completing the order and payment process. The ratings and reviews provide a lot of valuable information for choosing an online Canadian pharmacy to buy prescription drugs.
