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  1. BeSafeRx: Your Source for Online Pharmacy Information

Locate a State-Licensed Online Pharmacy

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Checking a pharmacy’s license through your state board of pharmacy is an important step in knowing whether you are using a safe online pharmacy. Click on your state to look for your online pharmacy in the state’s board of pharmacy license database. If your online pharmacy is not listed, you should not use that pharmacy. If your pharmacy is listed, please also confirm that the pharmacy:

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  • Requires a doctor’s prescription
  • Provides a physical address and telephone number in the United States
  • Has a licensed pharmacist to answer your questions
 
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