Frequently Asked Questions

Why are prescription drugs less expensive in Canada?
Are Canadian brand medications the same as in other countries?
What about Generics?
Why are some generics available for sale in Canada and not in other countries?
Are all prescription drugs cheaper in Canada then other countries?
Does my shipping fee depend on how many items I get?
Are there multiple shipping charges if I order from multiple countries?
Are there any other fees, besides the cost of medication?
Can I get all the medications available in other countries?
Do I need a prescription?
How much of the medication can I buy?
Why do you round up or down the quantity of medication?
How do I pay?
Do you accept insurance?
Will my personal information stay private?
Do I have to worry about exchange rates, customs duty or taxes?

Why are prescription drugs less expensive in Canada? Canadian government has strict price controls, which it negotiates with all pharmaceutical companies. We pass these savings directly to you. In addition Affordable RX purchases its drugs in large quantities and is able to pass its volume buying savings on to you.

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Are Canadian brand medications the same as in other countries? The same companies in other countries and Canada manufacture all brand name drugs. Most of the medications are identical. There are some that may look different or have a different name, but the active ingredient is always the same. Some examples are shown in the chart below. Canadian medications are not FDA approved however they do meet rigorous standards of Health Canada.

Drug Brand Name		Drug Form
In US	In Canada	In US	In Canada
Augmentin Prilosec Protonix Toprol XL Zoloft Zyrtec	Clavulin Losec Pantaloc Lopressor SR Zoloft Reactine	Pill Capsule Pill Pill Pill Pill	Pill Pill Pill Pill Capsule Pill

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What about Generics? Generic medications are manufactured in Canada under stringent regulation of the Canadian Government and are used by millions of Canadians daily.

Read more about Generics
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Why are some generic versions available for sale in Canada and not in other countries? Because of different patent law expiration dates in Canada, generic versions are sometimes available sooner. These offer you substantial savings otherwise not available in other countries. click here for a partial list .

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Do all prescription drugs cost less in Canada than other countries? No, but the vast majority could save you 20 - 80% or more each time you place an order. Aciphex, Actonel, Actos, Advair, Amaryl, Asacol, Avandia, Casodex, Celebrex, Celexa, Effexor, Evista, Fosamax, Glucophage, Lamisil, Lipitor, Lovenox, Neurontin, Nexium, Paxil, Plavix, Premarin, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, Proscar, Singulair, Synvisc, Tamoxifen, Wellbutrin, Zocor, Zoloft and many other prescriptions.

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Does my shipping fee depend on how many items I get? No, whether you order one or ten medications, our shipping charges are USD $15 per order. The more you order, the more you save.

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Are there multiple shipping charges if I order from multiple countries? No. You can combine your order form as many countries as you like and still get one charge of $15.00 for a combined order.

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Are there any other fees, besides the cost of the medication? No, there are no other fees.

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Can I get all the medications available in the other countries? No. We will not ship narcotic, scheduled drugs or controlled substances (such as Valium, Vicodin, etc.).

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Do I need a prescription? Yes. A valid prescription from your doctor must accompany the Order Form.

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How much of the medication can I buy? You can buy a maximum of 90 days supply of each medication at any one time. Your repeats however are automatically filled for you with no extra time or paperwork. It's easy and fast.

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Why do you round up or down the quantity of medication? For the medications that are sent on original manufacturers sealed containers (available in child proof safety caps upon request) - All the quantities are rounded up or down depending on how many are originally packaged by the drug manufacturer in each container bottle. For example if you are ordering 90 tablets, and manufacturers bottle contains 100 tablets, 100 will be shipped. If you are ordering 110 tablets, still only 100 will be shipped. When the 90-day maximum supply rule is in conflict with shipping in manufacturers container rule, manufacturers sealed container rule takes precedent.

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How do I pay? We make it easy for you to pay by accepting VISA, MasterCard, and online checking. Online (Electronic) checking is done by entering important numbers from a blank check (Routing Number, Bank account number), along with the name of the account owner, your Driver's License Number, or your Mother's maiden name into the Billing Information section of the online patient profile form.

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Do you accept insurance? Unfortunately we cannot since our pharmacy is located in Canada and cannot accept foreign insurance. However we can provide you with a purchase invoice that you can submit to your insurance carrier (which then may or may not pay for your medication).

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Will my personal information stay private? Affordablerx.com will not release or otherwise share any of your personal medical or financial information with anyone or any entity, other than yourself or your doctor who prescribed the medications ordered, without your express written consent. Click here to view our complete privacy policy.

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Do I have to worry about exchange rates, customs duty or taxes? No. There is no duty or taxes charged on your medication shipped from Canada.

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Disclaimer:

While the AFFORDABLE RX makes every effort to post the most accurate and reliable information, it does not guarantee or warrant that the information on this web site is complete, accurate or up-to-date. Price and availability information is subject to change without notice.

AFFORDABLE RX assumes no responsibility for the use or application of any posted material. This web site is intended solely for the purpose of electronically providing the public with general health-related information and convenient access to the data resources.

AFFORDABLE RX assumes no responsibility for any error, omissions or other discrepancies between the electronic and printed versions of documents.

AFFORDABLE RX cannot and does not provide individual advice or counseling, whether medical, legal, or otherwise. If you are seeking specific advice or counseling, you should contact a licensed medical practitioner or professional, a social services agency representative, or an organization in your local community. Canadian medications are not FDA approved however they do meet rigorous standards of Health Canada.

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