Buying Generic Medicines Online: A Simple Checklist

Buying Generic Medicines Online: A Simple Checklist

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Generic medicines contain the same active ingredient as the original brands and usually cost much less. For that reason, many patients now buy generic medicine online, from eye drops such as bimatoprost to weight loss capsules such as orlistat. A little care goes a long way.

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 does not ask for one.

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

For a step-by-step checklist, see this plain-English guide explains what to look for.

A few examples: glaucoma drops such as bimatoprost or latanoprost are used once a day in the evening, and you should wait five minutes between different drops. Orlistat 120 mg is taken with meals that contain fat and works best with a low-fat diet, plus a multivitamin at bedtime.

On delivery, check the name, strength and expiry date and read the patient leaflet. Let your doctor know which product you are taking.

There is more detail here.

This is general information, not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting generic orlistat a new medicine.

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