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                BeSafeRx: Your Source for Online Pharmacy Information

BeSafeRx: Your Source for Online Pharmacy Information

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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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                        About BeSafeRx
          Considering an Online Pharmacy?
          Locate a State-Licensed Online Pharmacy
          BeSafeRx: Resources for Consumers
          BeSafeRx: Resources for Health Professionals
          BeSafeRx: Resources for the Media
          BeSafeRx: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 
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