Title: An examination of selected drug availability at online pharmacies

Authors: Kai S. Koong, Luke Y. Koong, Lai C. Liu, Mary Yu

Addresses: The University of Texas Pan American, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541, USA. ' The University of Texas Pan American, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541, USA. ' The University of Texas Pan American, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541, USA. ' Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA

Abstract: According to the literature, prescription cost and convenience are generally regarded as the most important reasons for buying online. This study examines the availability of selected prescription drugs at some of the online pharmacies in the USA. Specifically, the drugs examined are among the ten most often prescribed by physicians.

Keywords: drug availability; drug purchase; internet pharmacy; online pharmacy; e-healthcare; electronic healthcare; prescription drugs.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEH.2005.006476

International Journal of Electronic Healthcare, 2005 Vol.1 No.3, pp.291 - 302

Published online: 13 Mar 2005 *

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