Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine began, people have been encouraged to stay at home unless it is necessary to go out. High-risk individuals, such those 65 years of age and above, or those with other health conditions were also restricted from leaving their homes.

The restrictions and the fear of getting COVID-19 has caused most of us to shop online. Online shopping has become a norm these days. One can shop for almost everything---clothes, food, appliances, medical supplies, among many others---right from the comfort of our homes.

The pandemic has also a lot of people become more health conscious. Since there is no definite cure for COVID-19 yet, people have been more conscious to strengthen their immunity, follow their doctor’s advice and regularly take their maintenance medications (if any). Thus, trips to the pharmacies have always become a routine for most of us. However, with the risks brought by the pandemic, going out for errands also carries some degree of health risk. Even a simple commute, or visit to the mall, a supermarket, store or pharmacy can unnecessarily expose us to viruses. To address this concern and to improve access to our health needs, online pharmacies have gained popularity. Here are some advantages why you should consider ordering your health needs from online pharmacies.

1. Convenience
   • This would be a huge help for individuals who may it difficult to go to the nearest drugstore due to physical disability or for those working professionals who are always busy. No more commutes, no more filling up health declarations, or falling in line that would eat up most of their time. While most traditional pharmacies are only open during business hours, online pharmacies are mostly accessible 24/7. This is good for customers to browse product offerings and to check on the price without needing to interact with people in the store. Online pharmacies also offer the convenience of delivering orders within 1 to 2 days, depending on the store.

2. Safety
   • Since there is a global pandemic, physical distancing should be always observed. Buying from online pharmacies reduces your need to go out of the safety of your home to purchase your health needs. This means you can shop for your needs without the worry of being exposed to so many people. Purchasing from online pharmacies would help in distancing yourself from potential carriers, and this is more important especially for people with other health conditions.

3. Systematic
   • Online pharmacies usually sell prescription and over-the-counter products and medical devices. Since these are health products that we are talking about, online pharmacies follow a structured order and prescription verification. Your orders and prescriptions are reviewed by pharmacist to be processed. You are also given an expected turn-around time of when you can receive your order.

4. Different Payment Options
   • Gone are the days when paying by cash is your only option. Because of the pandemic, people and business owners have been more wary of the health risks of exchanging cash. While cash is still important, a lot of customers and business have embraced the use of digital payment methods to curb disease transmission. Shopping for your health needs through an online pharmacy gives you several payment options to choose from such as cash-on-delivery and bank transfers, among others.

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Reference:

Jagdish Sheth

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7269931/