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Sundance1220

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19. That's another reason I use the Europe option

Reply to Autumn (Reply #18)

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 03:06 PM

Dec 2024

They sell it over the counter which saves me the $200 doctor visit to merely find out I, once again, have shingles. Doc knows I do it, asked me to bring in one of the tubes which clearly say Zovirax so he's fine with it and understands why I do it.

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Woman buys medication from Europe for 1/12th the US cost [View all] Mr.WeRP Dec 2024 OP

Check your math. And good afternoon. NT mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2024 #1

actually the math is correct (sort of) dsc Dec 2024 #2

1500 % 120 12.5. Mr.WeRP Dec 2024 #3

May I interest you in some Bitcoin I've just minted? NT mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2024 #4

I get it was my choice of words, not the math Mr.WeRP Dec 2024 #6

Big difference. Thanks. NT mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2024 #9

Did they give her $6,000 to take the medicine off their hands? sarisataka Dec 2024 #5

So cost is only $40/month versus $500/month in US IrishBubbaLiberal Dec 2024 #7

The sad truth is that politicians on both sides malaise Dec 2024 #24

I have chronic shingles Sundance1220 Dec 2024 #8

Check the Pharmstore in Canada. I get a three month supply of my meds shipped to me Autumn Dec 2024 #10

Thanks for the tip Sundance1220 Dec 2024 #14

Yes. It must be a current script. Autumn Dec 2024 #18

That's another reason I use the Europe option Sundance1220 Dec 2024 #19

Same here crimycarny Dec 2024 #17

Wow, I had no idea canetoad Dec 2024 #12

If it's the tiny tube, it's around $6 USD Sundance1220 Dec 2024 #13

Since it is already illegal to import FDA approved meds into the US by mail, Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #11

So the real risk is criminal prosecution Mr.WeRP Dec 2024 #15

That is the supreme court decision which makes this practice more risky. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #25

Not 100% true--at least not if you order from Canada crimycarny Dec 2024 #16

That is an agency guideline - which contradicts the statute. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #23

It is a very gray area crimycarny Dec 2024 #26

Legally, it is not a gray area. The statute permits it only for drugs which are NOT FDA approved. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #28

The FDA allows customers to purchase drugs from Canadian online pharmacies and have Autumn Dec 2024 #20

The fact that you have been doing it doesn't mean it is legal. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #22

Hate to say it, but lady needs UHC insurance. They cover it, but like Medicare and other private insurers they Silent Type Dec 2024 #21

The foreseeable future is coming. nocoincidences Dec 2024 #27