Online pharmacy is the pharmacy available on the Internet. This facility is like any other online shopping website. Here medicines are requested and received via the Internet.

In certain countries medicines are available only through a prescription. You cannot buy drugs online if there is no prescription. Customers can purchase drugs online while sitting in the confines of their homes. Thus, online pharmacy sites offer buying drugs online that considered to be more convenient.

Some countries like Philippines, India and Pakistan do not require a prescription to buy drugs. Therefore international consumers may purchase drugs online no prescription from the secure online pharmacy. Major online pharmacies belong to Wyeth, Pfizer and Roche. Major Indian pharmacies are Cipla and Ranbaxy.

According to US law purchasing drugs from online pharmacies, the importation of prescription drugs violates the law unless certain conditions are met. Along with that alternative medicine online is available. Sometimes if the drug is a slimming pill, it necessarily requires a prescription.

Secure online pharmacy mainly aims at consumer safety and security. Customer convenience and security are its priorities. Therefore buying drugs online is a friendly process and is hassle free.

In certain cases online medical consultations are available. These pharmacies make it convenient for the consumers to consult expert physicians online and obtain prescriptions too. Some of the prescription drugs available in these stores are metrogel, retin–A, retinova which are prescribed for skin care. Other medicines include patanol, allegra, nexium and many more. Online pharmacies are being preferred over conventional pharmacies.