• "Does discount prescription drugs mean low quality prescription drugs?"
• "What does Seniors Source do?"
• "Do I have to be a Senior Citizen to order?"
• "How can I transfer my current prescription to Seniors Source?"
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Your prescription is filled by Chester Pharmacy, a pharmacy duly licensed in the Province of British Columbia, Canada by the College of Pharmacists of B.C. The Seniors Source Center helps you place the order with the pharmacy so your prescription can be filled as quickly as possible with no delays. Canadian pharmacies can pass on significant pricing discounts to Seniors Source Inc and you for three main reasons.
First, the U.S. dollar exchange rate with the Canadian dollar. Simply put, the U.S. dollar is strong and the Canadian dollar is weak. One of our U.S. dollars buys approximately $1.25 in Canadian dollars. This gives us great buying power. Exchange rates can vary, but the overall trend over the last 15 years has been a consistently stronger U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar. In the late 1980s, the U.S. dollar could, at times, buy $1.15 Canadian. Today, that same U.S. dollar can buy about $1.25 Canadian. This helps us significantly when we are buying prescription drugs direct from a Canadian pharmacy.
Second, Canada has a socialized medical system that is managed and monitored by the federal and provincial governments. In this socialized medical system, the government exerts strong control and influence over pricing of prescription drugs, doctor's services, and hospital stays etc. This strong government influence keeps prescription drug prices low for Canadians and for you.
Third, different patent laws in the two countries affect how long some prescription drugs are protected from competition from generic drugs. When patents expire, prescription drug prices drop quickly. Depending on the prescription drug you need, you may be able to be able to get discounted generic prescription drugs sooner than in the U.S.
These are the big three reasons that let you get big savings from the pharmacy in Canada.
Most people would tell you the standards are similar, but not exactly the same. What we do know is that many of the prescription drugs prescribed in Canada are actually made in the US and shipped into Canada. In this case, you are actually getting U.S. made prescription drugs. In other cases, the prescription drugs are made in Canada by Canadian companies, subsidiaries of U.S. or European companies or other international companies. Both patented and generic drug production are regulated by the Canadian government, which has established strict controls on the production of prescription drugs in Canada. Health Canada is the department of the federal government that oversees the production and distribution of prescription drugs. For further information, see their website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
"Are there any disadvantages to your program compared to just going to my local pharmacy?"
Well, actually yes there are. As in many things in life, there are some trade-offs. The big advantage is you can get a 30% to 80% discount on prescription drugs through Seniors Source Inc.
You may consider the following as some of the disadvantages.
Not all prescription drugs are offered in this Canadian pharmacy drug program. No narcartics or medications that need refrigeration may be shipped across the border.
Since it does take some time to set up your account and mail our prescriptions, this discount prescription drug program doesn't make sense for prescription drugs that you need immediately. We are focused on prescription drugs that tend to be longer term and, in general, related to heart conditions, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis and other longer-term conditions.
The time to set up your account initially is generally within 3 days (although it may occasionally take longer) from the time we receive your prescription information (see How to Order). The Canadian pharmacy can fill a prescription for a maximum of 3 months. Once you are set up in the system, prescription drug refills are easy to do.
We provide only manufacturer packaged and sealed prescription drugs. This means all prescription drugs are packaged and sealed in the factory. The Canadian pharmacy does not individually fill your prescription by counting out the quantity for your prescription. We provide only in the quantities provided by the manufacturer. This can sometimes limit the selection available. However, it means that all prescription drugs are packaged in the factory and sealed and are subject to the controls placed on this process both by the Canadian government and the manufacturers themselves. The factory packaged and sealed drugs are not opened by the pharmacy. The pharmacy verifies that the quantity and dosage are correct on the prescription drug container and may add additional labelling to the outside of the container.
SINCE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE ALL FACTORY PACKAGED
AND SEALED, SOME PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE NOT IN CHILDPROOF CONTAINERS. Chester
Pharmacy simply takes the prescription drugs as they are packaged and sealed
in the factory and provides them to you as ordered in your prescription. If
you prefer to have prescriptions in child-proof containers, you must sign
and indicate on the Pharmacy Order Form.
"Why do you provide only factory packaged
and sealed prescription drugs? Doesn't that restrict what you can provide?"
Yes, it does somewhat restrict what the pharmacy provides because prescription
drug manufacturers don't manufacture all prescription drugs in all dosages
and quantities. However, the pharmacy may have to change the quantities specified
on the script to be close to the packaged quantities. What it does allow the
pharmacy to do is to maintain a factory quality in providing prescription
drugs because the drugs are packaged in the factory and sealed. Chester Pharmacy
receives the factory packaged and sealed prescriptions drugs from the Canadian
wholesaler, who sources and then ships direct to you. The pharmacy never opens
the factory packaged and sealed containers, unless you require child-proof
containers. Also we lower our prescription drug costs because they are direct
from the wholesaler and packaged by the factory. We pass this on to you in
the form of lower prescription drug prices. In summary, a better process and
lower prices.
"Does discount prescription drugs mean low quality prescription drugs?"
Most people view the prescription drug standards in Canada as similar to the U.S. See Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ or visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration website at www.fda.gov. Another good source of information on bringing prescription drugs into the U.S. is the U.S. Customs site at www.customs.ustreas.gov.
The Seniors Source Inc. center helps people in the U.S. get prescription drugs at discounted prices from CHester Pharmacy, duly licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, Canada. The SSI center provides all the information and all the personal help you need to get your prescription filled by the Canadian pharmacy. We help you to get set up in the discount prescription drug program ordering system and answer all your questions on ordering, billing and shipping. Seniors Source Inc. is not a licensed pharmacy and DOES NOT provide any information on your prescription or prescription drugs. Our role is limited to helping you to order and get your prescription filled by the Canadian pharmacy.
"Do I have to be a Senior Citizen to order?"
No. There is no age restrictions. Senior citizens are careful to protect their assets and the money they spend to fill their prescriptions. People of all ages respect their decisions, and are invited to follow suit.
Reordering is as simple as a verbal, email or fax confirmation to Seniors Source Inc. We will review your original order for credit card information and changes in the other prescription drugs you are taking to guard against conflict. Since we have your prescription on file, your authorized confirmation is all we need to ship your refill order.
"How can I transfer my current prescription to Seniors Medsource?"
You are allowed to ask your current pharmacy for a copy of your prescription, or you can ask your doctor for your prescription. Chester Pharmacy has their pharmacist and arranges to have a Canadian doctor review your prescription and they need evidence that you are actively and currently under your doctors care. Our pharmacy has very rigid healthcare regulation policies that they adhere to, which is ultimately in the best interests of you.
No problem. The pharmacy is Chester Pharmacy, 640 Chester Rd.,
Delta, British Columbia, Canada. The pharmacy phone number is 1-604-777-5601.
Call the pharmacy direct and ask for the pharmacist on duty.
Chester Pharmacy is a licensed pharmacy located in Delta, British Columbia
and provides you the opportunity to order
direct from the pharmacy at discount Canadian prescription drug prices. Delta is a city located just outside Vancouver and is part of the greater
Vancouver area. Delta is located just a few miles north of the Canadian/U.S.
border and is approximately 140 miles north of Seattle.
The pharmacy is duly licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
The pharmacy license is 12983. The pharmacy manager is Robert Lee and his
pharmacist number is 07162. If you wish, you can contact the College of Pharmacists
of British Columbia at www.bcpharmacists.org
or phone 604-733-2440.
Well, first, the price is right. Typically 30% to 80% discount
off local U.S. pharmacy prices. The quality is Canadian quality with prescription
drug quality standards set by the Government of Canada and quality control
processes at the factory. Click here for Health Canada's official website
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/. Finally, the service
is right. We are here to personally help you order direct from Chester Pharmacy
through our Seniors Source prescription drug center. Simply call us at 1 800
566 6003. For questions on your prescription, call the pharmacy direct at
1-604-777-5601 and ask for the pharmacist on duty. Chester Pharmacy is located
at 640 Chester Rd., Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
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