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One more way the internet is changing our lives is the ability to fill doctor's prescriptions without ever having to go to the pharmacy. Online prescriptions and refills are becoming quite popular due to their many advantages. Online 'drugstores' can provide everything from antibacterial soaps to vitamins to full prescription services (including yours). For prescriptions that must be filled immediately we suggest filling them at a local pharmacy. When your prescription can wait a few days then we recommend these online pharmacies. Be sure to let your doctor know that prescriptions can be either phoned or faxed and both are toll free.

Some of these advantages are:

• Greater convenience
• Cost savings over local pharmacies
• Prescriptions can be transferred to the online pharmacy
• Many insurance plans accepted
• Delivery to your door
• Frequent specials and discounts
• Online drugstores are private and discreet
• Secure credit card transactions

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