Are you looking for cheap drugs? You are not alone. Many American consumers are turning to Canada in their search for affordable medication. The team of internet bloggers I belong to was given the task of rating Canadian pharmacies. This process required some time and perseverance. However, we agreed that the Canadian pharmacy portal, NorthWestPharmacy.com led the ratings in all categories.
Cheap Drugs
Discounted drug prices were the deciding factor for the Canadian pharmacies included in our ratings comparison study. We chose several well known online pharmacies and checked their pricing on some key prescription medications. The results were conclusive NorthWestPharmacy.com prices were always lower than their competitors. Furthermore, they offer a lowest price guarantee and will meet a competitor’s price if it happens to be lower.
Drug Price Comparison Chart
| Prices as of January 12/11 (U.S.$) |
NorthWestPharmacy.com | CanadaDrugs.com | OnlinePharmaciesCanada.com |
| LIPITOR 10mg | $69.99 ($1.17 ea) (60 pills) |
$50.72 ($1.69 ea) (30 pills) |
$198.37 ($2.20 ea) (90 pills) |
| CRESTOR 10mg | $129.00 ($1.54 ea) (84 pills) |
$199.05 ($2.21 ea) (90 pills) |
$165.06 ($1.83 ea) (90 pills) |
This data alone limited the field in our rating of Canadian pharmacies.
Online Testimonials
Customer service is another area where NorthWestPharmacy.com excels. Providing solid evidence of their commitment to customer service, NorthWestPharmacy.com is the only Canadian pharmacy that has been granted the Shopper Approved seal showing online reviews written by actual customers. This is a tamper proof system preventing fake reviews from being posted. The reviews you read are genuine and follow a five star ranking system. A selection of the reviews are available on the homepage of the NorthWestPharmacy.com website, showing a consistent 4 ½ - 5 star rating (5 star being the highest). Customer testimonials are instrumental when rating Canadian pharmacies.
Pharmacists and Prescriptions
Examination of the actual Canadian online pharmacy practices was another area covered in our ratings system. NorthWestPharmacy.com adheres to the standard practice of requiring a copy of a physician’s prescription for every prescription order submitted by a customer. NorthWestPharmacy.com also has several pharmacists onsite, including one who holds a dual license in Canada and the United States. The pharmacists are always available to provide telephone consultation to customers needing information about specific drug products. They also assist in the onsite dispensing of prescription medication.
Licensing and Accreditation
NorthWestPharmacy.com was also rated on its licensing credentials and accreditation. They are members of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), the International Pharmacy Association of British Columbia (IPABC) and also hold the TRUSTe seal ensuring privacy and the BuySAFE seal ensuring your protection as an online buyer. Additionally, their affiliate Canadian pharmacy is licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. All credentials and licensing details are supplied on the homepage of this Canadian pharmacy website.
Customer Service and Security
No rating of a Canadian pharmacy practice is complete until the customer service area has been examined. NorthWestPharmacy.com received an excellent rating in customer service procedures. Orders can be done online, by toll free telephone, faxing or mailing. Professional customer service representatives are available to handle most information requests. The site is encrypted to protect the privacy of financial and personal information.
In every area examined we found that NorthWestPharmacy.com met or surpassed the requirements. Our team of bloggers agreed that NorthWestPharmacy.com was the highest ranking Canadian pharmacy in our ratings review.