As a distance-based health provider, the International Pharmacy Association of British Columbia (IPA BC) is committed to the provision of safe and affordable medications to consumers around the world.

IPA BC members adhere to the highest safety and ethical standards in the world, providing professional pharmacy care to help people achieve better health.

While the ordering process varies slightly from pharmacy to pharmacy, most practices are standard across Canada. By dealing with an IPA BC certified pharmacy, you can be confident that you are conducting business with a reputable health care provider.

Having a prescription filled through an International Pharmacy’s online service is similar to ordering from a conventional pharmacy but has more safeguards. To give you a better understanding of the ordering process, we have outlined the steps below.

1. Contact the Canadian International Pharmacy. There are, and should always be, a number of ways to reach the pharmacy such as: telephone, fax, mail or Internet.
2. New clients will be required to complete an order form/patient's profile detailing their medical history, current health status, allergies and current medications.
3. You will be asked to mail, fax or e-mail your prescription issued by your physician who has conducted a face-to-face examination with you.
4. Upon receiving your order form and prescription, a licensed pharmacist will review the prescription checking for dosage irregularities and possible drug interactions. If required, the International Pharmacy may contact your prescribing physician to confirm or clarify a prescription.
5. The Canadian International Pharmacy may forward your medical profile and prescription to a licensed Canadian physician who conducts an independent medical review before issuing a Canadian prescription.
6. The new Canadian prescription is then filled by a licensed pharmacy and sent to the mailing address provided by you.

To view IPA BC's Consumer Protection Guidelines, click here.