Originally drug stores were places which not only sold drugs but also had capable doctors who examined patients, prescribed medicines and prepared the medications themselves. On the contrary drug stores nowadays just sell medications. However there are a few drug stores that provide additional services like:

• Medical clinics
• Health check-ups
• Counseling by pharmacists
• Events and classes
• Medication refills
• Organizing seminars and lectures

Cheaper medicines

Prices of medicines at Canadian drug stores are a lot cheaper than at American pharmacies. The discounts they offer can be as much as 80%. They can offer such low prices because of the Canadian government's regulation on the prices of drugs. The regulation is valid for both brand-name drugs and generic prescriptions.

US citizens too can take advantage of this low price of drugs in Canada. They can do this by placing orders at Canadian drug stores.  To ensure safety, the prescriptions are reviewed by a Canadian doctor or pharmacist.

Safer
In Canada, prescription drugs are sold only on furnishing valid prescriptions. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can, however, be sold without any prescription. In Canada, like in the US there are also chain drug stores. These stores are located super markets and at grocery stores. Canadian drugs are completely safe as their quality, purity and potency are the same as American drugs.

To make things easier there are mail order and online Canadian drug stores. Like any general drug store they too require valid prescriptions to sell prescription drugs. You can place orders for as much as 90 days of a particular medication. The orders are shipped to the customer's doorstep.