Pharmacy regulations in the UK

Medicine prices compared

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Dr Fox 25%–50% cheaper medicine

When you get Champix, or Propecia, or Malarone or erectile dysfunction treatment from Dr Fox you get a good deal.

Researchers have compared prices of treatment at The Online Clinic, 121 Doc, Lloyds Online Doctor, First Med, Meds  4 All, Private Meds, Health Express and Chemist Direct.

See comparison of prices for Propecia, Champix and Malarone and erectile dysfunction.

Some online clinics are charging 2 or 3 times the wholesale price for prescription medicine. Dr Fox, on the other hand, adds around 15% to the wholesale price and provides exactly the same medicine. (more…)

Suppliers of counterfeit medicine could face up to 12 years in jail

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

The MHRA (Medicine and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency) is consulting on proposals to strengthen legislation against counterfeit medicine. Current legislation is not deterring the sale of counterfeit medicine, particularly the sales of prescription medicine from illegal websites.

It is estimated 50% to 90% of medication bought over the web is non-genuine. It is certainly true to say the normal checks doctors carry out  before they issue prescription medicine are not taking place when medicine is supplied on illegal websites, many based overseas. (more…)

Eradicate fake prescription online medicine

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

One in four GPs report they have treated patients who have experienced problems from buying medicine online. The MHRA, drug companies and almost all the medical community of one hue or another find online medicine problematic. (more…)