Don’t get duped: Here’s how to avoid online pharmacy risks

The vast majority of online pharmacies are rife with risks. They might sell medications that are expired, fake, or contain harmful ingredients. Before ordering from an online pharmacy, one should look it up on the Buy Safely tool from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to make sure the pharmacy is verified. One can also look for a symbol on a pharmacy website indicating that it’s earned NABP accreditation. The symbol resembles a vertical infinity sign (like the number 8) inside a red circle, and the words “NABP Accredited Digital Pharmacy.”