Canada has been selling ‘drugs’ online for several years now. There are ethical issues surrounding Canadian online pharmacies. Buying drugs online puts the person in question at a health risk, especially because a health care practitioner has not examined them. Although some pharmacies are legitimate, some may sell some products that are not approved for use in Canada due to safety concerns. People may prefer buying drugs online as it saves them the embarrassment of explaining their problems, especially on hair and weight loss. (Dupuis 685) Pharmacies that do not provide a physical address may be risky one may not be able to establish their manufacturers, and in case of any problem, one may not know how to get them to complain. Risks involved include getting counterfeit drugs. Drugs without active ingredients expired drugs, drugs with the wrong ingredients may be sold through illegitimate pharmacies. (www.hc-sc.gc.ca). Such drugs may cause immediate or different effects to the individual. Misdiagnosis is also likely to occur when effective examination and monitoring are not done. Drug interactions can also occur if a health professional is not consulted. Shipping problems can also occur, leading to financial problems for the consumer. Some companies may be dubious. (www.hc-sc.gc.ca). Legitimate pharmacies exist in Canada, and they offer appropriate information for the consumers. Each province regulates or controls its pharmacies. Canada regulates therapeutic drugs through a rigorous licensing process. It carries out an extensive pre-market review and ongoing post-market assessment of drug safety, effectiveness, and quality. Information about risks is communicated to a health professional and the public. Approved drugs have an eight-digit drug identification number (DIN) which acts as a symbol of assurance that a drug is safe and effective. Manufactures and distributors of drugs are inspected and given licenses. Legitimate pharmacies will only drugs that have been prescribed by a doctor. Illegitimate ones are satisfied with online questionnaires, after which they charge for consultation. (Veronin et al. 481) The market for Canada’s online pharmacy shopping has increased. This is attributed to the fact that in Canada, prices are lower compared to the U.S. Quality of drugs in both countries does not differ, and in fact, Canada imports materials from the U.S., and these drugs are manufactured by the same companies. The market segmentation strategy to maximize profits leads to varying prices in varying locations. To safeguard the patients’ interest or concerns, legitimate pharmacies like Canadadrugs.com, provide appropriate information for consumers and offer efficient shipping procedures to ensure drugs reach their destination in a timely manner. (www.canadadrugs). To purchase such drugs, one must have a valid prescription from a licensed physician. This company has received accreditation from the Internet and Mail Order Pharmacy Accreditation Commission (IMPAC). Pharmacy accreditation organizations set standards to ensure that malpractices that work to harm patients are stopped. Variation in prices is the main reason why most patients prefer online