I'm thinking of buying propecia (the baldness drug). It may be too
expensive for my budget if I purchase it in the U.S. Is there any
other country I can buy it from where it would be cheaper? I've heard
of people crossing the border to Canada to get some perscriptions
filled, but it sounded like it was both illegal and unusual. I've also
heard that India used to not have patent laws, making their drugs much
cheaper. Maybe there are still some countries with that situation.

Dear Gremlin, 

As my collegue TL Spiegel has noted bellow, purchasing a drug online
is legal for US citizens as long as:
(1) It is an "over the counter" medicine, or:
(2) You have a valid prescription for a prescription medicine. 

Froogle.com is, as always, a very good source to look up for bargains.
In your case, I typed on "propecia", and got the following results:

Aptecha - http://www.aptecha.com/propecia.asp?source=2&c=1 

Aura Pharmaceutical Specialties -
http://www.aurapharm.com/propecia.htm

Canada Pharmacy - http://www.canadapharmacy.com/cart/index.cfm?fuseaction=product_detail&productid=1750&aid=306

Pharmacom - http://www.pharmcom.com/propecia.html

Another good source is Propecia Discount,
http://www.propecia-discount.com/home.html , which lists the lowest
offers possible in different pharmacies.

I also tried Better-Pills.com, but currently do not recommend this
site for propecia, since all of their offers are well above those
listed here: http://www.betterpills.com/propecia.htm?source=google

The Viagra Store offers a generic version of propecia, in extremely
comfortable pricing:
http://www.viagra-generic.org/Generic_Propecia.htm (please note that
they sell a 90-pills-pack, good for 3 month usage, not 28 pills like
the "original" Propecia.

I hope that answered your question. Please contact me if you need any
further clarification on my answer. I'd be pleased to clarify my
answer before you rate it.

Hi Gremlin,

I'm able to purchase prescriptions from New Zealand, Mexico, and
Canada.  All legal.  I don't travel there, I do it all via #800 phone
numbers or email.  Expenses are cheaper to the tune of 80% of what I'd
pay in the states and that includes S&H fees.  My doctor approves and
believe it or not, the meds are fresher.

Regards,

tlspiegel
Google Answers Researcher

There is a number of ways to save on the cost of prescription drugs. 
 
Canadian Pharmacies is one of the http://www.affordablerx.com is one
of the best that I know.
 
But there are other resources right here in the states: 
 
http://freemedicineprogram.com - Free prescription drugs are available
to those who qualify regardless of age through patient assistance
programs. Free Medicine Program assists you with the application
 
http://www.discountrxmart.com 
http://www.peopleschoicerx.com 
http://www.free-prescriptions.org

I totally agree with meyer18-ga that to go with Canadian Pharmacies is
the best choice. My Grandpa ordered his mediciation from
http://www.canadianpharmacylink.com which is located in Canada.

If you think that site has high prices you might want to try
http://www.canadianpharmacygroup.com or
http://www.canadianpharmacynetwork.com because my grandma ordered from
there because they had cheaper prices than the first one.

I know of couple more health related websites that might interest you
guys.
http://www.cyberpillsnetwork.com

This one is in Canada and they have cheap prices.
http://www.canadaexpressrx.com
http://www.buygenericviagra.biz
http://www.viagraimproved.com

I hope this post will help you out on what ya need

Good luck with your search!

Canada is a very safe place to purchase prescriptions.  You should
always check for a few things however, to make sure the pharmacy is
legitimate.
1.  Make sure the pharmacy lists an address, telephone number and
contact information.
2.  Pharmacy license information should be posted on the website.
3.  The online pharmacy should state that it does not ship narcotics.
4.  Check for certification - square trade, CIPA, etc.

A good pharmacy I know of is http://www.doctorsolve.com.

FYI, Canadian drug regulation is as good or better than US FDA
approval.  Health Canada is more cautious since it is much less
influenced by big money donors and the type of extremists we have in
the U.S. who seek to limit government regulation over large
corporations.  Bottom line is that Canada and Europe worry more about
consumer welfare while the U.S. makes corporate welfare a priority.

Indian drugs may be more of a crap shoot, but if you purchase from
reputable Indian companies such as Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals it should
not be a problem since they manufacture drugs that must meet FDA
approval.

I found a place that compares prescription medication prices from
various online pharmacies.  www.saveonmeds.ca  They have Propecia
there as well.