Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I join No Prescription Needed?

There are four reasons:

1. Drug prices at No Prescription Needed network pharmacies are up to 80 percent less than prices at your corner Walgreens or CVS.

2. By joining No Prescription Needed, you can comparison shop for the best price among more than two dozen of the premier low-cost pharmacies in the U.S., Canada, Australia and elsewhere.

3. No Prescription Needed ensures your safety by only permitting legitimate pharmacies, licensed in their home countries and verified by independent U.S. authorities, to become part of the No Prescription Needed network.

4. Members enjoy a treasure trove of exclusive site features that empower them to take charge of their health – and their healthcare costs.

Why are the drugs I buy through No Prescription Needed so much cheaper?

Americans pay more for prescription drugs than the citizens of any developed country in the world – often twice as much, or more, than our counterparts in places like Canada and Europe.

Is this because the drugs Americans receive are better or different? No, the drugs are exactly the same – the same brands and same manufacturers. The difference is that the pharmaceutical industry has friends in Congress that protect it from facing true competition, which would bring prices down.

Every new brand-name drug introduced in the United States is a monopoly, protected by open-ended patents, which enable the drug companies to name their price – and force you to pay it, or to go without potentially life-saving medications.

No Prescription Needed is committed to forcing real price competition by allowing U.S. consumers to purchase from Canadian and other international pharmacies. When you buy through No Prescription Needed, you’re just paying the same prices that citizens in other countries pay – not inflated U.S. prices.

Does it really help to comparison shop when buying prescription drugs?

Absolutely. A 2008 price study conducted by Consumer Reports showed that prices vary widely in pharmacies throughout the country. The survey found that the cost of buying four particular prescription drugs can vary by as much as $340 -- and up to $100 even within individual chains of stores!

That’s a big variation in pricing. It reflects the fact that U.S. consumers are not accustomed to comparison shopping for prescription drugs — and drugstores certainly don’t make it easy to do so. If consumers routinely shopped around when buying drugs, you’d see a leveling of pricing across the board.

Until that day comes, Consumer Reports advises consumers to comparison shop by checking prices on the Web – including prices at licensed Canadian pharmacies like those in the No Prescription Needed network.

How does No Prescription Needed's comparison-shopping search engine work?

Backed by state-of-the-art search technology, No Prescription Needed makes finding the lowest available price for your medications simpler than ever. Just enter the name of the drug you’re seeking and our comparison shopping engine will deliver real-time results from more than two dozen international pharmacies, sorted by price. Just click a button and you’ll be sent to your chosen pharmacy’s checkout page, where you can complete your transaction.

Does No Prescription Needed sell medications?

No, we do not sell any medications. No Prescription Needed is an independent Web site designed to make it easier for you to find the lowest price on medications from safe, licensed international pharmacies.

Why is your site called “No Prescription Needed”?

The name is our way of intervening to prevent online drug buyers from making a terrible mistake. Many of our members originally found us by doing a Google search for the term “no prescription needed,” because they’ve been told it was easy to buy drugs without a prescription on the Web.

Indeed, it is easy – too easy. But it can also be very dangerous. Pharmacies that sell drugs without requiring an original doctor’s prescription are not licensed for safety – either in the U.S. or Canada. While you might get lucky and receive the drugs you order, you could also receive harmful counterfeit drugs, or simply have your money taken and receive nothing. In those situations, you have little recourse.

It’s simply not worth the risk. That’s why all pharmacies in our network require an original doctor’s prescription.

By joining No Prescription Needed, you can get the best of both worlds – drugs that are inexpensive and also safe.

How much does it cost to join No Prescription Needed?

A monthly subscription costs $29.97 $24.97 (For a limited time), which our members consider a bargain because they save many times this amount every month. Not only that, but members can opt for a quarterly subscription ($45.97 – save $28.94) or a yearly subscription ($79.97 – save $219.67) to reduce their membership costs dramatically. Learn more here.