Online shopping is happening more than ever, especially amid a worldwide pandemic. When it comes to buying medications, you may be wondering:
Will I pay more if I have my medications delivered to me?
Can I trust the online pharmacy? Is it safe?
Is one better than the other?
According to Dr. Jessica Nouhavandi, there are three reasons Honeybee Health decided to become an online pharmacy instead of a traditional, retail pharmacy you would visit in person.
Let’s break down the “whys”:
Cost Savings
We chose to make Honeybee Health an online pharmacy because it reduces overhead, allowing us to pass even more savings onto our customers. The out-of-pocket cost of generic medications are also often as much as 80% lower at online pharmacies compared to retail pharmacies.
Convenience
With a retail pharmacy, you come to your meds. With an online pharmacy, your meds come to you. The whole experience becomes much more convenient, since customers can order and receive their medications all from the comfort of their home.
Increased safety
During COVID-19, the ability to order medications online has become even more important because going to a pharmacy in-person represents a safety risk. Waiting in line might lead to possible exposure to the virus. Online pharmacies like Honeybee Health, by contrast, allow for a safer pharmacy experience and additional social distancing.
How do I know the online pharmacy is real?
There are certain things you can look for to know if an online pharmacy is real.According to the FDA, these are the signs of a safe online pharmacy:
Check the pharmacy is fully licensed and registered with the government. You can do this in a few different ways:
Look them up onwww.safe.pharmacy — the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy created this website so you can check whether an online pharmacy is trustworthy.
CheckLegitScript — this independent organization verifies and monitors online pharmacies.
Look up the pharmacy’s license — for example, you can seeHoneybee’s pharmacy license at theCalifornia State Pharmacy Board.
Ensure that the online pharmacy requires a valid, U.S. prescription and only ships within the United States.
Make sure you can consult with U.S. based, state-licensed pharmacists through the pharmacy — when ordering through Honeybee, you can always speak with one of Honeybee’s in-house pharmacists. You can reach one at 833-466-3979 or support@honeybeehealth.com.
Pharmacies that meet the above requirements are perfectly safe to order from.
Remember, you do need a valid prescription from a certified, U.S. doctor to order through an online pharmacy. To order, simply search for your medication onthe Honeybeewebsite to compare prices and manufacturers in addition to selecting your prescribed strength, form, and quantity. Then, add your medication selection(s) to your cart and checkout. You can then either have your current pharmacy or doctor transfer your prescription to Honeybee Health. Once a team of pharmacists has verified that your order matches your prescription, they will fill your prescription and then ship it directly to your address.
Easy peasy!
P.S. For even MORE savings on your first purchase, use the code ANSWERS10 at check out.
We would never back or recommend a product or service that we do not trust and use ourselves. But full disclosure, FertilityAnswers is a Honeybee Health affiliate and may earn money on your purchase.
