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It\u2019s simply incredible to see how the way we buy things has changed over the last two decades. In just 20 years, online shopping has gone from being non-existent to becoming a trillion-dollar industry. What with 360-degree product views, videos, consumer ratings, detailed sizing instructions, free shipping, front door delivery and EZ returns, shopping online has become more like shopping in person than ever.\u00a0And the facts about online shopping are also staggering: In 2021, more than\u00a02.1 billion<\/strong>\u00a0people are expected to shop online, with e-commerce sales expected to reach\u00a0$4.9 trillion.<\/strong>\u00a0As a car guy, I never imagined that anyone would purchase a 6-figure car online without a test drive or kicking the tires, but it happens all the time now. Amidst this e-commerce revolution, one key question is whether it is a good idea to buy prescription drugs online. And more specifically, how about buying \u201cembarrassment drugs\u201d for erectile dysfunction?<\/p>\n Cybermedicine Legality<\/strong><\/p>\n Just because you can buy a drug online and from the comfort of your home does not mean that it is legal or safe.\u00a0Remember, prescription drugs in the US must be \u201cprescribed\u201d by a licensed medical provider, and that includes a doctor\u2019s visit with a consultation and examination. Lawsuits to date and statements made by prominent medical societies make it clear that the \u201cphysician-patient\u201d relationship still matters for prescribing drugs. Foregoing this time-honored process could prove dangerous for consumers.<\/p>\n Cybermedicine Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n The online drug commerce market has grown very quickly. So quickly, in fact, that state and federal drug agencies are overwhelmed and understaffed when trying to enforce interstate commerce laws among pharmacies and physicians. Part of \u201cprescribing\u201d a drug is a responsibility to educate the consumer about risks as well as benefits of a medicine. This has huge implications for patient health and safety.<\/p>\n You should never take a prescription drug without a consultation with and prescription from a physician. Moreover, there are some important questions you should ask yourself before taking a prescription drug:<\/p>\n Buying \u201cEmbarrassment Drugs\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to buying \u201clifestyle drugs\u201d like erection pills, the benefits of going online are clear: cost, confidentiality, convenience, speed, and access to oodles of information not readily available in brick-and-mortar pharmacies. But\u00a0a study\u00a0by the grandfather of Viagra\u00ae, Dr Irwin Goldstein, found that 77% of pills purchased from 22 different websites were counterfeit and contained only between 30-50% of the active ingredient advertised on their labels. In light of this, here is my advice regarding buying ED drugs online:<\/p>\n As we wander deeper into cybermedicine, we should heed the words of George Herbert: \u201cThe buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller not one.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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