USA - Rx through an online source- questions

[superwoman]

A completely hypothetical question-

Swim is curious about ordering Rx's from an online pharmacy.

Now if Swim is prescribed say... Ritalin, yeah Ritalin, and she was decided to order a month's supply WITHOUT sending that pharmacy her script, will it likely be confiscated en route? And if so, how likely is it to be charged criminally? Could the script be used in her defense? Has anyone else done/researched this? (please do not cite any sources) Please share your info, thoughts etc.

I told Swim there is a good chance of being ripped off and/or not receiving what she ordered but she keeps bringing up the idea.

Thanks for any input!

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Good question, but follow the link to the other thread. You should be careful as that experience shows.

[moda00]

If someone were to do this, there is a chance of being ripped off, best imo is to open a checking account specifically for this purpose and get a debit card to go with it. Only have the amount one needs in the account or a little more. This way, one is not giving out their primary credit/debit card number online in questionable circumstances, and if one is ripped off one can say the charge was not approved and will get their money back. One will say it is unlikely for them to scam like this because while it is technically illegal to order from an iop, the thing is it is wayyy more illegal for a doc to write scripts without seeing a patient, or for a group of people to distribute controlled substances without a license or proof of scripts etc. And if a given person/group has too many charge backs they will lose their privileges to do credit card transaction and attract unwanted attention I would think.. so one could get scammed, but then again the risk of getting expired or incorrect pills would be higher, swim would think, than getting totally ripped off ie. not getting anything.

Swim would recommend if going thru an online pharmacy that one would "scroogle" or other search engine the name of the pharmacy one is considering, along with the words scam or rip-off and see what comes up, as with this day and age of the internet, such things are likely to have been posted somewhere if a company or person has a reputation for it.

Swim thinks it is unlikely they would go after swiy legally, and especially if one does have a script they would likely be able to get any charges dismissed- but that is not a guarantee, and it could certainly become an issue. That said, given the time/money/effort required for such things, it is more likely they would go after the pharmacy operation, and that if they did anything with one's pills they would just confiscate.

It is also really important, one would think, to know whether they will come from in one's country or elsewhere and look itno customs etc. I don't know how they would be shipped but this is something worth considering.

A long time ago swim tried to order some benzo online, she gave them her debit card info for her primary account, they had a 24 hour "customer service line" and the site seemed professional. Well, the supposed next day ship-out became days then weeks. She called after 2 weeks or so (card had not been charged yet) and they said something like it is out of stock but we'll have it tomorrow. Waited another week, nothing, called again- this time, same person on the phone, a man who spoke heavily accented English, this time his excuse was that the initial order was misplaced but that it would be shipped out right away. Several more calls over a period of 6 weeks or so, and each time she was given an excuse, which didn't match the one from before, something seemed fishy. She eventually canceled, saying she didn't want to wait, and her card was never charged. She got lucky in that she didn't lose any money and simply had to deal with a bit of annoyance and frustration. She thinks perhaps it was a legit operation with poor customer service, and that it would likely have come eventually (since they did not charge her card right away) but she is glad she got out when she did. Point being, it is a gamble, so do swiyour research and take swiyour chances.

Question would be if a hypothetical person actually had a script, why would they want to take a chance on this type of thing anyway? Also, swim thinks methylphenidate might be hard to find online but she doesn't really know, she has only seen a couple online pharm sites and those were mainly viagra type products and benzos..? Good luck.

[Politicalchalk]

Swim has seen all sorts of meds available on the computer. The prices are outrageous the higher the schedule or demand. Swim believes he once saw GENERIC hydrocodne/apap 7.5 (#30) go for something like $200, and another site offering the same for $45. Now, Swim's read horror stories about being ripped off and the like, but on the other hand, we all hear in the news about the "increasing number of addicts whose drug dealer is the internet." They claim it's easy and getting more popular, so one assumes they have some legit basis. one assumes.

It is a good idea to search for a thread somewhere that specifically lists you particular internet pharm, but than again the positive posts COULD be written by the same company.

Swim has contemplated it many times, esp. when the cat got into the oxycodone and amphetamine.

At any rate, it's a gamble. Talk to people who actually do order things online (you can get up to 3 months supply as opposed to 1 month at a regular pharmacy -- that's the advantage of it), they'll be able to point you to a reputable source, hopefully. Controlled substances are always something to be cautious about. Like Moda00 said, what THEY are doing is much more illegal than what SwiY would be doing.

A truck once told swim in a dream that he can always play dumb if the cab got upset.

[superwoman]

Originally Posted by moda00

Question would be if a hypothetical person actually had a script, why would they want to take a chance on this type of thing anyway?

Let's speculate that the hypothetical person went through her prescription a few weeks early... I think she would hypothetically be trying to "double-dip!"

My hypothetical friend and I thank you very much! This is one of our first postings and we appreciate your input and anymore anyone has!

[bman1]

Here is an example of someone who got caught ordering a small amount. It does not happen to everyone but it happens

http://www.drugs-forum.com/forum/sho...ht=viagra+mail

[yaba]

There are forums for just this thing !! Sorry cant give a link (rules) But keep looking and you will find it. If the moderators ok it, swim can give a hint..

[superwoman]

Originally Posted by yaba

There are forums for just this thing !! Sorry cant give a link (rules) But keep looking and you will find it. If the moderators ok it, swim can give a hint..

Swim actually found this site looking for peoples experience with this, and this forum kept popping up in searches, and I'm so glad it did!!

But Swim is wondering if it is okay to suggest a google search- as I have seen done in several threads... but maybe swim is wrong...

[yaba]

Dont think it will be allowed, but will help if moderators ok it.

[moda00]

Originally Posted by yaba

Dont think it will be allowed, but will help if moderators ok it.

Well, hmm. I'm a 'co-mod' and certainly not the be-all and end-all of DF ruling policy or authority, but my take on the matter is that such is illegal. It can be found, but other than to say that, I don't think anyone can advise how to go about this. As that is dangerously close to the line of providing sources and can steer discussion towards murky waters. Scroogle/google is your friend. I'll ask a Mod/Admin, but at this point I'd say that is about all that needs to be said in that regard.. I think it is wise to refrain until it this is confirmed or denied by another mod..

[yaba]

Originally Posted by moda00

Well, hmm. I'm a 'co-mod' and certainly not the be-all and end-all of DF ruling policy or authority, but my take on the matter is that such is illegal. It can be found, but other than to say that, I don't think anyone can advise how to go about this. As that is dangerously close to the line of providing sources and can steer discussion towards murky waters. Scroogle/google is your friend. I'll ask a Mod/Admin, but at this point I'd say that is about all that needs to be said in that regard.. I think it is wise to refrain until it this is confirmed or denied by another mod..

Completely understand and already thought so.

[Pondlife]

@superwoman: what country are you in? In some jurisdictions, methylphenidate is a proscribed drug. See this thread for some information regarding the situation in the UK for example:

http://www.drugs-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55068

[superwoman]

Swim is in the US... Ritalin is a schedule II drug here (Swim believes). Its illegal to import it, but some online pharmacies ship from inside o_0

[Captain Pike]

I've got a question for the drug-forum community. I have a friend who is wondering about the legalities surrounding sending benzodiazepines (as well as other controlled meds) from overseas pharmacies into the U.S. Some websites claim it's legal, while others say no. In actuality, he doesn't so much care if it's legal or not, he just wants these meds for a series of medical problems without facing legal problems. Have any of you in the U.S. imported such meds without problems from customs, DEA, and/or other law enforcement agencies? Or, should I advise my friend to not even try doing this? Any input would be helpful.

Thanks-
Captain Pike

[superwoman]

Captain, there are some threads about this already. UTFSE (Use the forum search engine).

But in short, Swim is from the US and her llamma has done this once successfully. Swiy may not be so lucky. Swim suggests researching different sources.

Chech out this post by a fellow Swimmer( who is extremely sexy and intelligent I might add ). It has some very solid advice...
http://www.drugs-forum.com/forum/sho...271#post412271

[fiveleggedrat]

Swim imported Non Scheduled medicine a few months ago. Several hundred pills in a box, no problem. Swim would not attempt to ship in anything Scheduled personally though. Shoot, Swim would love to import boxes and boxes of opiates and benzos, but believes they would be intercepted and prosecuted. Not willing to risk jail time just to save money, swim says.