how does a non-US pharmacy get a "class 3 license" to sell to comsumers in USA?
I want to know here to apply, how much it cost, how long time it
takes and the requiremnts for approval. |
Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
09 Jun 2004 19:09 PDT
John,
Do you have any reason to suppose that this is even possible?
My understanding is that medicines manufactured for other countries
are not approved for us in the US, and medicines exported from the US
and sold elsewhere, are not approved for re-importation.
That pretty much closes off any legal avenues for non-US pharmacies to
import drugs into the US.
Let me know if you believe otherwise.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
johnterryjr-ga
on
09 Jun 2004 19:33 PDT
Hi,
thank you for your kind mail.
I don't really know anything about this subject but a bank asked us if
we had a "class 3 license" to sell to US customers (when we asked the
bank if we could get a merchant account).
Our situation is that we are a India based pharmacy and we wish to
sell to US consumers.
However, there seems to be recent law changes that may make this
either illegal for a US-consumer to buy from a pharmacy outside the
US.
If you can tell me if it is illegal to sell medicine to US customers
- or not - and under which conditions - then I would be happy to grant
you the 40 USD.
An old law made it possible for US consumerst to buy up to 3 months
medicine outside the US.
But i have heard (but I am not sure) that new law says that only
LOCAL US pharamcies can now dispense medicine - even if the US
consumer have a US Prescription.
Can you tell me if that is true or not?
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Clarification of Question by
johnterryjr-ga
on
09 Jun 2004 19:58 PDT
According to FDA then it is a greyzone area.
Anyway, if you can find me companies or physicians who only make
prescriptions in the US - but do NOT sell medicine - then I am very
interested in this.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
12 Jun 2004 20:31 PDT
Hello again,
I'm afraid I didn't quite understand your most recent comment.
You asked if a researcher could: "...find me companies or physicians
who only make prescriptions in the US - but do NOT sell medicine..."
In general, most physicians in the US do not sell medicines. They can
write the prescriptions, but the medicines themselves are dispensed
(sold) by the pharmacist, who is separate from the physician.
Could you please clarify what it is you need from the researchers here.
Are you still looking for an explanation of the US laws regarding
purchasing medicines from a non-US pharmacy? Or do you need something
else at this point.
With a bit more information, we may be able to assist you.
Thanks.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
johnterryjr-ga
on
23 Jun 2004 13:49 PDT
what I am looking for is simply a company that is able to make
prescriptions in all 50 states in USA (or at least most of them) -
based on information gathered online thru the internet.
A physician in USA is usually only allowed to write prescriptions
in teh state that he or she is practising - therefore I need some sort
of network that covers most states in the USA.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
23 Jun 2004 16:51 PDT
John,
Thanks for getting back to me.
In the US, people can buy prescription drugs over the internet from a
variety of sources, both from pharmacies based in the U.S. as well as
from sources outside of the U.S. (which, strictly speaking, is not
legal, but it happens all the time, just the same).
Some of the online US pharmacies require a patient to have a
prescription. Other online US pharmacies have a doctor on the staff
who can issue a prescriptioin based on a questionaire that the
patient's fill out. The doctor can apparently write prescriptions for
any patient -- not just those who are in the state where the doctor is
licensed.
Likewise, the online pharmacies ship medicines througout the country,
regardless of where the pharmacist himself/herself actually resides.
Do you want me to identify several such online pharmacies as an answer
to your question? Please let me know, as I am still not 100% clear
what sort of information you're after.
It may help if you have a look at a very recent report from the US
government that reviewed the operation of online pharmacies. The
report is called:
INTERNET PHARMACIES:
Some Pose Safety Risks for Consumers
and is available at:
http://www.healthlawyers.org/docs/ask2004/GAO_04_820.pdf
Note, particularly, the description of online pharmacies on page 8 of the report:
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Three general types of Internet pharmacies sell prescription drugs directly
to consumers. First, some Internet pharmacies operate much like
traditional drugstores, selling a wide range of prescription drugs and
requiring consumers to submit a prescription from their physicians before
their orders are filled. In some instances, these Internet pharmacies are
affiliated with traditional chain drug stores. Second, other Internet
pharmacies may sell a more limited range of drugs, often specializing in
certain lifestyle medications, such as those that treat sexual dysfunction or
assist in weight control. These Internet pharmacies typically require
consumers to fill out an online medical history questionnaire in place of a
traditional examination by a physician, and issue a prescription after a
physician affiliated with the pharmacy reviews the questionnaire. Still
other Internet pharmacies dispense drugs without a prescription.
In the United States, the practice of pharmacy is regulated by state boards
of pharmacy, which establish and enforce standards intended to protect the
public. State boards of pharmacy also license pharmacists and
pharmacies. To legally dispense a prescription drug, a licensed
pharmacist working in a licensed pharmacy must be presented a valid
prescription from a licensed health care professional. The requirement
that drugs be prescribed and dispensed by licensed professionals helps
ensure patients receive the proper dose, take the medication correctly, and
are informed about warnings, side effects, and other important information
about the drug.
==========
Let me know how you would like me to proceed.
Thanks,
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
johnterryjr-ga
on
23 Jun 2004 19:36 PDT
Ok. What I want is to get contact infor for 5 differetn physicians who
write prescriptions based on info they get over the internet. These
physicians should not be affiliated/working for a specific parmacy.
Therefore, I am not interested in gettin various websites that say
they issue prescriptions AND medicine - I am ONLY interested in
physicians who are already are issuing prescriptions based on info
they receive over the internet tp patients across state borders.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
23 Jun 2004 20:00 PDT
OK...now I think I understand.
You're looking for sites like this one, right?
http://www.medicalwellnesscenter.com/
Online Dr. Consult only $49.95
No Medication Purchase Required!
You CHOOSE the Pharmacy
Let me know if this hits the mark.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
johnterryjr-ga
on
23 Jun 2004 21:29 PDT
exactly - this is what i am looking for. find 4 more and the money is yours.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
26 Jun 2004 20:22 PDT
Hello John,
I've been looking, but without a great deal of success. I've found
only one other site that clearly offers the type of service you're
looking for.
There are (possibly) a few others, but it's a bit hard to tell for
sure...many of the sites I'm coming across focus on a single medicine
or ailment (as opposed to a broad spectrum of medications). Others
look to be affiliated with already-discovered sites, such as
http://www.americanhealthcareonline.com.
I'll look a bit more, but it could be the well has run dry. I'm not
sure I'll come up with the four more links that you need.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
johnterryjr-ga
on
27 Jun 2004 15:53 PDT
ok.
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