Buyers, who buy medications frequently, can now opt for an online discount pharmacy to save more money. Essentially there are three different types of online discount pharmacies:

   Comparing U.S. Medicine-Only Pharmacies
  The most popular online discount pharmacy in the United States of America supply only medications and they require a prior prescription from a licensed doctor. It is mandatory for the patient to consult a physician prior to purchasing medicines. Only after consultation the patient can fax or mail a copy of the prescription to the service concerned.
   Pros:
      * The price of for the medication is quite low.
      * Operating history---It should be longer
      * Large medication selection
   Cons:
      * Higher prices when the medical consultation is considered
      * Problem of scheduling face-to-face medical appointment
      * Turnaround time is much slower when a prescription must be forwarded

   Comparing U.S. Online Pharmacies Offering Online Prescriptions
  The most innovative online discount pharmacy are those, which normally incorporates an online medical consultation with a doctor to facilitate the patient to get an 'online prescription'. A pharmacy of this type offers greater savings when compared to the total price of a medication and a separate face-to-face medical consultation. However the range of medications is normally much narrower because a doctor prescribes only certain medicines without seeing a patient face-to-face. Also prescribing medications without a prior physical examination creates lot of controversy.
   Pros:
      * Combined price for the medication and consultation---- Low
      * Facilitate private ordering online
      * Response time----Rapid
   Cons:
      * Higher overall price compared to medication only
      * Operating history---much shorter
      * Medication selection ---Quite narrow

   Comparing Discount Foreign Pharmacies
  Importing prescription drugs into the United States for personal use is technically an illegal activity. As a resident of United States, this can be considered as the best reason for choosing an online discount pharmacy, which operates from United States.
   Pros:
      * Low prices for branded medications
      * Operating history--- Shorter
      * Medication selection---- Large
   Cons:
      * For generic medications---prices may be on the higher side than in U.S.
      * Uncertain legal status in case of any disputes
      * Slower turnaround time when a prescription is forwarded
      * Shipping times---Longer
      * Shipping charges---Higher