Pharmacy ratings: How to spot safe online pharmacies

Buying meds online can save time and money, but one bad choice costs your health. This page pulls together real reviews and ratings so you can judge pharmacies quickly. I’ll show what I look for, common red flags, and point to specific reviews on this site like CanadianRxMedsOnline, RxConnected.com, and premiumcharge.net.

Quick checklist I use for ratings

Before you order, run these checks. They take a minute and cut most risk out:

• License and contact info: A legit pharmacy shows pharmacy licenses, a real address, and a phone number. If that’s missing, walk away.
• Prescription rules: Trusted sites require a prescription for prescription-only meds. Sites selling everything over-the-counter are suspicious.
• Customer reviews and complaints: Look beyond star ratings. Read recent reviews and watch for repeated issues with shipping or fake meds.
• Secure payment: Look for HTTPS, trusted payment options, and clear refund/cancellation policies.
• Drug sourcing and brands: Good pharmacies list where drugs come from and show brand/generic options.

On this site you’ll find detailed pieces like “CanadaDrugWarehouse: Fees, Delivery, and Tracking Compared” and “RxConnected.com Review: Safe Prescription Pharmacy or Online Scam in 2025?” that apply these checks to real stores.

How I rate common issues and red flags

Ratings should be honest about risk. Here’s how I score the usual problems:

• Missing license or fake seals: Immediate fail. If seals don’t link to a regulator, they’re cosmetic.
• Unclear shipping and hidden fees: Low score. See the CanadaDrugWarehouse review for examples of shipping surprises to avoid.
• No prescription requirement: High risk. Some sites like premiumcharge.net are reviewed for delivery ease, but we flag any that skip prescriptions.
• Mixed customer feedback: Middle score. Read details—late shipping differs from fake meds, and one matters more for safety.

If you want quick leads, check our posts on specific sellers: “CanadianRxMedsOnline: Your Guide to Safe Online Pharmacy Shopping” explains why that site often scores well, while “Top 8 Alternatives to RxConnected for Affordable Prescriptions” lists safer options if a review raises doubts.

Finally, use common sense. If a price looks too good to be true, if the checkout feels sketchy, or if you can’t get a straight answer about where the drugs come from, pick another pharmacy. Our ratings and reviews make that decision easier—read the short reviews linked here, follow the checklist, and protect your health when ordering online.