Frequently Asked Questions
2. What is the mission of the eDrugSearch.com Community?
3. Do prescription drug consumers need their own social network?
5. What are features and benefits of the eDrugSearch.com Community?
6. I would like to list my pharmacy with eDrugSearch.com. How do I do that?
7. Can I alter my pharmacy's information after registration?
..:: Back to Top1. What is eDrugSearch.com?
eDrugSearch.com launched in January 2007 as a specialized search engine for Americans interested in purchasing safe, low-cost prescription drugs from prescreened international pharmacies. With more than 50,000 drug listings, eDrugSearch.com brings together licensed and accredited pharmacies from around the world in one comprehensive, easy-to-use database.
More than 65 million Americans – nearly one-fourth of the U.S. population, including millions of seniors – live without prescription drug insurance today. While many are interested in Canadian or other international pharmacies as a means of saving money on their prescriptions, they are often concerned about whether they can trust the quality and safety of the prescription medications they find online.
eDrugSearch.com addresses these concerns by only accepting pharmacies in its database that pass a rigorous prescreening process – including proof of home-country government licensing and third-party accreditations.
In addition to its emphasis on safety, eDrugSearch.com offers up-to-the-minute price search, detailed drug information, and other features that make it the most advanced search engine for online prescription medication shoppers. eDrugSearch.com’s search features enable members to identify pharmacies with specific licensing requirements, third-party accreditations, Better Business Bureau memberships, and more.
eDrugSearch.com President Cary Byrd describes the site's mission this way:
“U.S. consumers who want access to prescription drugs at fair, affordable prices have long had the odds stacked against them. We started eDrugSearch.com to level the playing field, giving consumers a safe way to find low-cost drugs from Canadian and other non-U.S. pharmacies.
“Now, by creating the eDrugSearch.com Community, we are moving beyond specialized search to enable our members to share information about their experiences, both with medications and pharmacies. Our Health 2.0 community will empower members to make better decisions for themselves and for their families.”
..:: Back to Top2. What is the mission of the eDrugSearch.com Community?
Since its founding, eDrugSearch.com has been a trusted search engine for Americans seeking medications from prescreened international pharmacies. Now, we have expanded our mission by unveiling the eDrugSearch.com Community, a new social network for prescription drug consumers.
eDrugSearch.com President Cary Byrd describes the site's mission this way:
“U.S. consumers who want access to prescription drugs at fair, affordable prices have long had the odds stacked against them. We started eDrugSearch.com to level the playing field, giving consumers a safe way to find low-cost drugs from Canadian and other non-U.S. pharmacies.
“Now, by creating the eDrugSearch.com Community, we are moving beyond specialized search to enable our members to share information about their experiences, both with medications and pharmacies. Our Health 2.0 community will empower members to make better decisions for themselves and for their families.”
..:: Back to Top3. Do prescription drug consumers need their own social network?
Prescription drug consumers have shown a strong interest in social networks on general health sites, indicating an unmet demand for a niche community.
Says eDrugSearch.com founder Cary Byrd:
“Drug consumers are turning to each other, and their own research, rather than simply relying on pharmaceutical companies or rushed doctor's appointments. We want this to be a place they know they can come for help, reassurance and advice."
..:: Back to Top4. Why can't I access certain features of the site, such as those within the eDrugSearch.com Community?
In order to access these features, you must register for a member account. Membership is free and allows you to access member-only information, community features, and special promotions.
..:: Back to Top5. What are features and benefits of the eDrugSearch.com Community?
Members of the eDrugSearch.com Community become more informed consumers -- and save money on prescription drugs -- by taking advantage of site features that allow members to:
• Rate and review pharmacies - Members can rate and contribute candid reviews of participating pharmacies, providing firsthand accounts of their experiences.
• Track medications - Members can monitor the latest news, member comments, and price changes for the medications they take regularly.
• Make friends and join groups - Members can add to their knowledge of specific conditions and medications by forming interest groups and adding friends.
• Ask the community - Members can ask questions of the community and rate the answers received.
• Earn drug discounts - By participating in the eDrugSearch.com Community, members earn points that soon will be redeemable for drug discounts at participating pharmacies.
..:: Back to Top6. I would like to list my pharmacy with eDrugSearch.com. How do I do that?
All pharmacies that register are subject to approval prior to their listings being shown in eDrugSearch.com results.
After registering, you will be able to submit listings, but these listings will not appear until we have completed a background check on your pharmacy.
You will be notified of the results of our background check within 48 hours.
..:: Back to Top7. Can I alter my pharmacy's information after registration?
Yes. Once you log in to the site, you can visit the "Account Information" link on the left side to view and modify pharmacy information such as shipping options, selection of prescriptions, and status with certifying organizations.
