6 Best Medicine Price Comparison Tools to Help You Save on Healthcare Costs
MUO — March 1, 2022
PharmacyChecker.com is listed as the #1 medicine price comparison tool on the popular website MakeUseOf.com.
MUO — March 1, 2022
PharmacyChecker.com is listed as the #1 medicine price comparison tool on the popular website MakeUseOf.com.
Healthline — February 4, 2022
“'Cuban’s aim to cut out middlemen and lower medication costs is a worthy pursuit given the very dire consequences of high healthcare costs in this country,' Lucia Mueller, vice president of operations and communications at PharmacyChecker, told Healthline. 'Unfortunately, Cuban’s new venture currently only gives price relief for certain generic drugs, so patients are still locked outside in the cold when it comes to brand drugs.'”
BioSpace — January 27, 2022
"Since [2003], PharmacyChecker has been providing background certification services to ensure high standards of international online pharmacies. Today, the online company published a report to take the blinders off the myth that U.S. pharmaceuticals are safer due to being 'made in the USA.'"
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy — January 26, 2022
"To demystify country of origin for brand-name prescription drugs and their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and to debunk misinformation about the drug supply chain, this month, PharmacyChecker published the report, 'Not Made in the USA: The Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Prospects for Safe Drug Importation.'"
The People's Pharmacy — January 17, 2022
"If it’s OK for a pharmacy to sell imported products, why wouldn’t it be safe for a patient to purchase the same identical brand-name medications from legitimate Canadian pharmacies? According to PharmacyChecker.com 'average prices available of drugs only shipped from Canadian dispensing pharmacies were 70.18% lower than average US pharmacy retail prices' ... The new research from PharmacyChecker.com is stunning."
Rochester Beacon — November 11, 2021
"Pharmacy Checker.com is an online company that connects U.S. patients with foreign pharmacists in countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, India and Turkey where drug prices are considerably cheaper. A Canadian pharmacy would provide the generic version of the drug I was prescribed, for example, for a total cost of $1,465 a month."
MSN Dinero — October 13, 2021
"Si tienes un plan de deducible alto o ningún beneficio de seguro, también puedes considerar obtener medicamentos de tiendas internacionales acreditadas. Para obtener comparaciones de precios de medicamentos específicos en farmacias de pedidos por correo con licencia, visita PharmacyChecker."
MoneyGeek — August 31, 2021
Gabriel Levitt, president and co-founder of PharmacyChecker.com, provides expert insight in this guide offering tips for cutting costs when filling prescriptions.
The Hill — August 31, 2021
Gabriel Levitt, co-founder of PharmacyChecker, pens this op-ed arguing that "[i]mporting opioids for the purpose of drug abuse is not the same thing as importing lifesaving medication, and it is critical that regulators treat them differently — and the law strongly encourages them to do so."
Seeking Alpha — August 10, 2021
"Pharmacychecker.com analysis found that '70% of the most popular brand name drugs sold in the US are manufactured outside then imported and sold to Americans at higher prices compared to patients in other countries.'"
Parents Magazine — June 3, 2021
"Before looking overseas, Howard-Heimbuch called three different U.S. specialty pharmacies to find a more affordable option than the $1,400 she was quoted for one medication. Unable to find a cheaper option, she decided to order it from an international pharmacy for $249, plus $50 shipping."
Kaiser Health News — May 28, 2021
"'...the Biden administration’s motion to dismiss PhRMA’s lawsuit keeps alive opportunities for more Americans to benefit from drug importation,' said Gabriel Levitt, president of Pharmacychecker.com, which verifies online foreign pharmacies for customers."
Healthline — May 9, 2021
"...(b)rand-name depression drug Abilify costs $34 per pill in the United States compared to less than $5 per pill in Canada, according to a PharmacyChecker analysis."
Woman's World — March 21, 2021
Woman's World recommends using PharmacyChecker "to see the safety and rates of various mail-order pharmacies before buying anything."
The Hill — February 17, 2021
Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.com, and Stephen Salant, professor emeritus of Economics at University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and former senior economist at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and The Rand Corporation, propose new legislation that "distills the best ideas in Democratic-sponsored bills with the best ideas in two of President Trump’s recent executive orders."
Healthline — February 2, 2021
"Brand-name depression drug Abilify costs $34 per pill in the United States compared to less than $5 per pill in Canada, according to a PharmacyChecker analysis."
Money Talks News — January 9, 2021
"...unless your doctor or pharmacist has given you some reason to pay extra for a brand name, you likely are smart to be a cheapskate about prescription drugs. To see if you can save even more on your prescriptions, check out the free online tools like PharmacyChecker..."
Money Talks News — December 21, 2020
PharmacyChecker came in at #1 on Money Talks News' list of sites that are "among the best for saving money on prescriptions. Use them and you may never pay full price for your prescriptions again."
Healthline — December 4, 2020
"Another common cholesterol drug is the brand name Crestor. PharmacyChecker.com, which compares prices for U.S., Canadian, and international online pharmacies, lists its cheapest option at $0.40 for a 10-mg tab while Amazon’s cash price goes for $7.74 a tab."
Clark.com — December 1, 2020
"If you don’t live in a border state, there are legitimate Canadian pharmacies online that you can use. PharmacyChecker.com has a list of vetted online Canadian pharmacies that it actively updates."
Diabetes Self-Management — September 4, 2020
"Websites such as ... PharmacyChecker.com compare prices, potentially offering huge savings when compared to local pharmacies, and you can receive free coupons through text or email straight to your mobile device."
Seattle Times — April 15, 2020
"A different approach might be to purchase brand-name Keppra from a reputable online Canadian pharmacy. You can find cost comparisons at www.PharmacyChecker.com."
U.S. News & World Report — April 14, 2020
"You can use sites like GoodRx, PharmacyChecker and Blink Health to compare drug prices at various pharmacies."
WRCBTV — March 22, 2020
"One of the easiest ways you can verify that an online pharmacy is legit is by looking for their credentials. Online pharmacies that are running a legal business will showcase that they are certified by PharmacyChecker and other verification programs."
The Washington Post — March 19, 2020
"The drug costs as little as 30 cents a pill at retail Canadian pharmacies, according to the website PharmacyChecker.com. In the United States, where drug prices typically are the highest in the world, the retail price is $6.63 per tablet, according to the website Drugs.com."
Seattle Times — February 5, 2020
"Although Wellbutrin XL 300 could cost more than $2,000 for a month’s supply in the U.S., ordering this brand-name medicine from a legitimate Canadian pharmacy would result in a monthly bill between $43 and $60 for 30 pills. This information comes from www.PharmacyChecker.com, a site that vets online Canadian pharmacies."
Drug Safety News — January 13, 2020
"Fortunately, there are a few websites that can assist customers in the vetting process, including the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) and PharmacyChecker.com. These sites require valid prescriptions and medical profiles in order to protect patients from possible drug interactions. They also keep listings of 'rogue' pharmacies operating on the World Wide Web."
New York Daily News — December 12, 2019
President of PharmacyChecker Gabriel Levitt urges that we must allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices because it is a "massive piece of the puzzle to controlling the proliferation of drug costs."
Wink News — October 21, 2019
Wink News recommends using PharmacyChecker.com to see which pharmacy has the best price.
Click2Houston — September 11, 2019
Click2Houston recommends checking prescription drug comparison websites like PharmacyChecker.com.
Money (KHN) — August 19, 2019
“'The reality is that literally millions of people get their medications this way each year, and they are either saving a lot of money or they are getting a drug they wouldn’t have been able to get because prices are too high here,' says Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.com, an online company that allows people to compare prescription drug prices among international and U.S. pharmacies."
Bloomberg Law — August 14, 2019
"The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy was hit with [PharmacyChecker.com's] lawsuit alleging a conspiracy backed by the drug industry 'to choke off' online information about importing affordable medications from abroad."
STAT — August 14, 2019
"As more Americans look to Canada for cheaper medicines, [PharmacyChecker.com] whose website is devoted to verifying prescription drugs sold by online pharmacies is suing five organizations, including two with ties to the pharmaceutical industry, for allegedly running a campaign to manipulate and suppress information available to consumers."
The Washington Post — July 31, 2019
“'The larger point shouldn’t be missed: We have a former executive from Eli Lilly, who once said importation was a gimmick and is now saying it can be done safely,' said Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.com, which verifies online foreign pharmacies for customers."
USA Today (KHN) — June 24, 2019
President of PharmacyChecker Gabriel Levitt is quoted as an expert on importing prescription medications from Canada. “'It certainly will be helpful to reduce costs for some in the states that go ahead, and that’s a great start,' he said. Plus, he added, Trump’s support “puts the wind at the sails of importation.'"
Arizona Republic — June 24, 2019
Ask PharmacyChecker reporting is used as a resource for this story about drug company Eli Lilly advertising lower cost insulin that doesn't appear to be available at pharmacies.
Healthline — June 11, 2019
Healthline influencer, Diabetes Mine, mentions PharmacyChecker.com as a service that can "help you search local pharmacies to compare prices for prescription and non-prescription items" in its article concerning diabetes medication savings.
Just Care — June 11, 2019
PharmacyChecker research on brand-name drug prices in the U.S. and around the globe is cited in this article that urges readers to sign a petition for Congress to rein in drug prices. The data shows buying brand drugs online from verified pharmacies in Canada yields an average of 75% savings; from verified pharmacies in other parts of the world, 90%.
Pharmacy Times — June 6, 2019
"Americans can save more money buying generic drugs from US pharmacies than they can save ordering online from Canada, but prices on brand-name medications were lower at Canadian and other international pharmacies, according to research published on PharmacyChecker.com."
Just Care — June 5, 2019
Just Care founder and former Chair of the Consumer Reports' Board of Directors recommends using the U.S. Prescription Discount Card when buying generic medication at pharmacies in the U.S.
PBS — May 16, 2019
"TV viewers who are interested in the cost of drugs they see advertised can get a better idea of what they’ll pay by going to the websites for the individual medications, says Dr. Tod Cooperman, founder and chief executive officer of PharmacyChecker.com, a company that monitors and compares drug prices."
The Nation — April 1, 2019
President of PharmacyChecker and founder of Prescription Justice Gabriel Levitt criticizes the FDA's actions against safe personal medicine importation, which millions rely on to afford prescription drugs.
Tallahassee Democrat — March 20, 2019
PharmacyChecker research is mentioned in this Florida op-ed stating that "70 percent of the top-selling brand-name prescription drugs are manufactured overseas" while the FDA has used old data for years to say "40 percent of finished prescription drugs and 80 percent of drug ingredients used in U.S. drug manufacture came from overseas."
Kaiser Health News — March 6, 2019
"My biggest fear is [the FDA] will scare consumers, [who then] won't take their very safe and effective medications because they hear about this bogus warning," says Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.
The Now — March 5, 2019
TV report says consumers should compare drug prices among at least five pharmacies and try shopping online before buying their medications. U.S. PIRG recommends Pharmacychecker.com to compare prices between "verified Canadian pharmacies, since Canadian drugs are often cheaper."
Just Care — February 26, 2019
Just Care founder and former Chair of the Consumer Reports' Board of Directors writes: "People can buy drugs safely from abroad. PharmacyChecker.com verifies pharmacies around the world from which it is safe to buy drugs."
Kaiser Health News — February 11, 2019
“'I have no idea what Sen. Enzi was talking about, but I’d like to know,' said Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.com, which helps patients compare medicine prices and connect with foreign pharmacies."
Yahoo Finance — February 6, 2019
Yahoo recommends using PharmacyChecker.com to compare drug prices, rate pharmacies, and print coupons.
American Enterprise Institute — January 29, 2019
"There are obvious risks to purchasing medication online due to the anonymity of the web, where rogue actors have established sites to sell bogus medicine and steal identities. Therefore, groups such as the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) and PharmacyChecker.com were established to credential websites linked with real pharmacies selling proper medicine and assist patients looking for cheaper good-quality medication."
The People's Pharmacy — January 24, 2019
This informative post regarding high insulin costs in America points to the PharmacyChecker blog for help navigating Canadian regulations surrounding buying insulin in Canada and bringing it back to the U.S.
The Philadelphia Inquirer — January 17, 2019
"'Fifteen years ago when we started PharmacyChecker, the headline was often that you could get the same drug at 50 percent off in Canada. Now it’s more like 80 to 90 percent on many drugs. It’s actually insane,' Levitt said."
American Enterprise Institute Blog — October 26, 2018
Economist Roger Bate cites websites credentialed by PharmacyChecker as selling quality, authentic medications. "There were some substandard and fake medicines sourced mainly from China and India, but these were not bought from credentialed web pharmacies, only from sites not credentialed by www.pharmacychecker.com or the Canadian Internet Pharmacy Association."
MSN: Money Talks News — October 25, 2018
PharmacyChecker cited in MSN by MoneyTalksNews as a website that will "slash your prescription drug costs."
Kaiser Health News — September 27, 2018
"I believe pharma lobbyists tried to piggyback language onto this bill to give FDA greater authority to stop importation of lower-cost, non-controlled medicines — ones having nothing to do with the opioid crisis, whether wholesale or personal," said Gabriel Levitt, the president of PharmacyChecker.com, which serves as a clearinghouse for people trying to buy prescriptions from regulated foreign pharmacies.
WMC Action News 5 — September 20, 2018
“‘The drug prices in the U.S. for the exact same drugs are often exponentially higher than they are in Canada and in every other country,’ said Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.com, a company that verifies overseas pharmacies and compares prices for different drugs.”
U.S. News & World Report — September 5, 2018
"Some patients look abroad to find deals. Consumers can sort through the many foreign sources of medication to find ones that are reputable at PharmacyChecker.com. The site verifies the credentials, contact information, product quality and pricing for foreign pharmacies…"
American Enterprise Institute Blog — August 3, 2018
"The committee must include folks from groups like www.pharmacychecker.com (the foreign web pharmacy credentialing group) who know more about foreign drug pricing and availability than anyone at FDA."
Kaiser Health News — August 1, 2018
"'This could just be a dog-and-pony show, where they’re calling in an expert group to explore avenues of importation — but when all is said and done, they find that they don’t want to do this,' said Gabriel Levitt, the co-founder of PharmacyChecker.com, a private company that verifies international online pharmacies and compares prescription drug prices for consumers."
The Philadelphia Inquirer — July 27, 2018
"Pharmacies vetted by PharmacyChecker are licensed with their applicable pharmacy board or licensing authority, do not sell controlled substances (which international pharmacies cannot ship into the U.S.), require a valid prescription, and encrypt personal financial information..."
Truthout — July 24, 2018
Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.com, is quoted: "FDA-approved medicines are available at much lower cost in Canada and the UK... so clearly Americans should be allowed to import them for personal use, as long as they do so from licensed pharmacies."
American Enterprise Institute Blog — July 20, 2018
According to economist and drug quality expert Roger Bate, PhD, "Foreign web pharmacies credentialed by PharmacyChecker.com already encourage importation for those in the know. As I found when I tested them, they sell good quality medicines at roughly half the price of US-based pharmacies... All the FDA has to do is allow Pharmacy Checker to do its job and tell the American people about it."
The Washington Post — July 19, 2018
Gabriel Levitt, president of PharmacyChecker.com, is quoted calling the move "a step in the right direction toward accepting the fact that we are very capable of importing lower-cost safe and effective medicines."
The People's Pharmacy — July 9, 2018
The People’s Pharmacy recommends PharmacyChecker.com verification before you buy from a Canadian online pharmacy.
The Westlake — July 3, 2018
Diana Pi, M.D., recommends PharmacyChecker.com for patients looking for more affordable medicines from pharmacies outside the U.S., especially for those without generic alternatives.
Just Care — May 8, 2018
Diane Archer, founder of Just Care, points out that if the FDA can ensure the safety of imported foods, then they could also ensure the safety of imported medicines. She notes that the pharmaceutical industry has worked with Visa and MasterCard so that patients sometimes cannot use certain credit cards to buy medications online from many of the verified pharmacies on Pharmacychecker.com.
Tarbell — May 2, 2018
This investigative report details how groups funded by the pharmaceutical industry are working to scare American consumers away from purchasing affordable prescription medication internationally, citing safety concerns that apply to rogue sites but not legitimate pharmacies, such as the ones verified in the PharmacyChecker Verification Program.
HuffPost — April 2, 2018
With medication often unaffordable in the U.S., PharmacyChecker is recommended as a reputable company that vets Canadian online pharmacies where medications can be purchased for much less.
The Hill — March 29, 2018
Opinion contributor voices her own struggle with affording Crohn's disease medication, pointing out that "prices in other high-income countries are on average 56 percent lower than in the U.S." and cites PharmacyChecker price comparisons for Abilify sold in the U.S. versus Canada.
Insulin Nation — March 12, 2018
Gabriel Levitt of PharmacyChecker.com talks about the online marketplace for insulin and how the pharmaceutical industry has infiltrated the media with stories that portray international online pharmacies as counterfeit drug pushers instead of the lifeline that millions of Americans choose for affordable, reliable medication.
BadCredit.org — February 28, 2018
Walking consumers through the history and services of PharmacyChecker.com, the author explains how to vet pharmacies and compare medication prices as well as get involved with advocacy efforts to lower drug prices in the United States.
The Mountaineer — February 6, 2018
Encouraging people to take their health and financial matters into their own hands when medicine is unaffordable, the article recommends that people "utilize available tools such as PharmacyChecker.com to compare drug prices online".
Employee Benefit News — February 4, 2018
PharmacyChecker.com is mentioned as a verification service that makes purchasing affordable medication from international pharmacies easier for employees.
Bloomer Boomer — February 2, 2018
An informative post for baby boomers seeking affordable medication details how to safely order medication online through international pharmacies verified by PharmacyChecker, as well as consumer options at local U.S. pharmacies.
Money Talks News — January 30, 2018
Money Talks News correctly points out that just because the news focuses on counterfeit medications sold online, "doesn't mean you need to rule out overseas pharmacies altogether". PharmacyChecker.com is recommended as a valuable resource for vetting online pharmacies and comparing drug prices.
Drugwatch — January 25, 2018
New in-depth reporting on drug prices, savings and importation features key insights from Gabriel Levitt, president and co-founder of PharmacyChecker.com, and an interactive international drug price comparison chart with data from PharmacyChecker.com.
Modern Medicine Network — January 7, 2018
Kelly Ann Barnes, JD, RPh, PharmacyChecker.com Vice President of Pharmacy Verifications, discusses cost as a driving factor for 'nonadherence'. "There are new factors affecting drugs today—prices, company mergers, and higher cost generics that often are no longer low-cost alternatives to branded drugs. Not taking medications is a revolving issue with many consequences".
American Sustainable Business Council — December 5, 2017
PharmacyChecker.com president, Gabriel Levitt, writes about the benefits of businesses supporting personal drug importation for their employees. He reviews the safety of online pharmacies, the savings they make possible, and the advocacy needed to expressly permit Americans to buy medication from abroad. PharmacyChecker.com is a proud member of the American Sustainable Business Council.
HuffPost — December 1, 2017
PharmacyChecker.com CEO and founder, Tod Cooperman, M.D. recounts why he founded PharmacyChecker and provides a list of twenty brand-name drugs that do not have generic alternative availability in the United States and can be ordered for much cheaper from abroad using international pharmacies reviewed and approved through the PharmacyChecker Verification Program.
The Guardian — December 1, 2017
PharmacyChecker.com's president and founder of Prescription Justice, Gabriel Levitt, opposes the nomination of a former Eli Lilly president, Alex Azar, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Azar's policy positions and those of the pharmaceutical industry seem to be one and the same, meaning he is a poor candidate to help lower drug prices. Mr. Levitt urges the Senate to vote no to Azar.
Tarbell — November 1, 2017
This comprehensive report on the lobbying power of the pharmaceutical industry recommends advocacy actions that Americans can take to combat high drug prices. Solution #8 links to PharmacyChecker.com to find reputable online pharmacies in Canada that supply affordable medication.
Consumer Affairs — October 24, 2017
PharmacyChecker's "online pharmacy watchdog" and advocacy roles highlighted in story about drug prices leading Americans online to find affordability.
The Hill — June 23, 2017
PharmacyChecker.com President and founder of Prescription Justice Gabriel Levitt sounds a warning about important legislation to curtail imports of opioids that may also curtail imports of safe and affordable medication, which is unacceptable when American families are facing a crisis that is just as deadly as drug abuse—inflated drug prices. He proposes amending the bill to ensure that safe prescription import orders are not stopped.
STAT — June 12, 2017
"Meanwhile, the cost of 20 widely used drugs is three times cheaper in Canadian than in New York pharmacies, according to PharmacyChecker.com, a website that vets overseas pharmacies and compares prices." This article was also featured in The Boston Globe.
Pathways to Lower Drug Prices — May 25, 2017
"A free Web site, PharmacyChecker.com, maintains a database of trustworthy pharmacies and the prices they charge, which are usually less than half of their U.S. cost."
PharmacyCheckerBlog.com — April 12, 2017
In her new book, American Sickness, Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD, an award-winning journalist, currently chief editor of Kaiser Health News, and formerly with the New York Times, recommends visiting PharmacyChecker.com to consumers who choose to import more affordable medications for themselves or their family members via online pharmacies if prices are too high domestically.
Kaiser Health News — March 22, 2017
In an article on drug importation legislation, Kaiser Health News reports that PharmacyChecker, "helps Americans buy medications online by vetting overseas pharmacies and comparing prices for different drugs."
The People's Pharmacy Podcast — February 2, 2017
If your medicine stopped working properly when you switched to a generic version or if your medicine costs too much, you'll want to hear what Tod Cooperman, M.D., Founder of PharmacyChecker.com and ConsumerLab.com, has to say to health experts Joe and Terry Graedon of the People's Pharmacy. You can find the podcast on ITunes or the People's Pharmacy website. (Dr. Cooperman's segment begins at 6:50 into the podcast and runs until 18:10).
Feedspot — January 19, 2017
PharmacyCheckerBlog.com was cited by Feedspot as one of the top 50 blogs covering the world of pharma. PharmacyCheckerBlog.com focuses on telling Americans the truth about savings and safety related to buying medications from online pharmacies and personal drug importation.
The People's Pharmacy — December 12, 2016
People's Pharmacy says "Canadian online pharmacies represent huge savings" citing PharmacyChecker.com verification and price information.
HealthDay — November 14, 2016
A recent study found the cost of filling prescriptions for three common drugs for heart failure ranged from as little as $12 to as much as $400 at pharmacies in Missouri and Illinois. As quoted in the an article about the study, PharmacyChecker.com's CEO Tod Cooperman, M.D. suggested that "Patients need to shop around and look for discounts with medicine" and could cut costs in half on one of the drugs, digoxin (found to cost $1.30 in the study) by purchasing it from a reputable international online pharmacy.
The Huffington Post — October 21, 2016
PharmacyChecker CEO Tod Cooperman, M.D. discusses the role of the U.S. government in protecting the pharmaceutical industry and limiting consumers' access to low cost medication.
Electronic Frontier Foundation — October 6, 2016
Internet free speech group Electronic Frontier Foundation cites PharmacyChecker.com as an independent evaluator of international online pharmacies in article identifying actions by drug companies to curtail online access to affordable medication.
The New York Times — September 2, 2016
PharmacyChecker president published in New York Times Letter to the Editor in response to Mylan Epipen price hikes, advocating for Americans who need safe personal drug importation.
The Hill — August 24, 2016
PharmacyChecker founder, Tod Cooperman, and Lee Graczyk, board member of Prescription Justice Action Group and the founder of RxRights.org discuss why both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump support the right of Americans to legally import medication from overseas.
The People's Pharmacy — August 1, 2016
Joe and Terry Graedon recommend PharmacyChecker.com for finding the lowest prices on brand name drugs internationally and recognize its commitment to American consumers: "We have met the founders [of PharmacyChecker.com] (Tod Cooperman, MD and Gabriel Levitt, MA). They have impressed us with their commitment to helping U.S. citizens obtain affordable and reliable medications. Even more helpful than the list of pharmacies are the PharmacyChecker.com price comparisons."
Just Care — July 28, 2016
On JustCareUSA.com, Kelly Ann Barnes, JD, RPh, PharmacyChecker.com's VP for Pharmacy Verifications, discusses international online pharmacy safety and savings with Diane Archer, founder of JustCareUSA. Ms. Archer also serves as Chair of the Board of Consumer Reports and founded the Medicare Rights Center.
New York Times Ask Well Blog — July 25, 2016
PharmacyChecker.com recommended as an information source for finding credentialed international online pharmacies that sell Pfizer's brand name Viagra.
Morning Consult, Health — June 27, 2016
President of PharmacyChecker.com, Gabriel Levitt, provides a fistful of truth about the international online marketplace in pharmaceuticals, prescription drug safety and affordability.
Verywell.com — April 20, 2016
In "How to Find an Online Pharmacy You Can Trust," on Verywell.com, a website providing expert health advice, Michael Bihari, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician, suggests using PharmacyChecker.com if buying medication internationally for "some assurance that you are dealing with legitimate companies that are properly licensed in their home country."
MoneyTalksNews.com — February 1, 2016
Money Talks speaks truth about buying medication online from other countries.
Afro — October 21, 2015
PharmacyChecker.com recognized for supporting prescription drug legislation to lower prices domestically and facilitate safe prescription drug importation.
Tech Times — September 29, 2015
Tech Times, in discussing Hillary Clinton's support of legalizing the importation of prescription medications from Canada, and cites PharmacyChecker.com as a company that helps consumers evaluate online pharmacies.
Huffington Post Healthy Living — September 28, 2015
In the Huffington Post, PharmacyChecker founder, Tod Cooperman, MD, helps consumers make dollars and sense of the Daraprim drama, showing that a $750 pill is only six bucks in the UK!
Makeuseof.com — August 13, 2015
Top tech site MakeUseOf.com recommends using PharmacyChecker's list of approved online pharmacies as one of the top ways to stay safe when purchasing medication online. The story also cites PharmacyChecker Blog's analysis on the number of Americans buying medication online.
Fox News - Fox & Friends — August 1, 2015
PharmacyChecker.com founder Tod Cooperman, M.D. tells consumers how to save money on meds locally and internationally.
International Business Times — May 21, 2015
Medications obtained from pharmacies certified by PharmacyChecker "were half as expensive as the drugs ordered from U.S.-based outlets certified by VIPPS or LegitScript.com."
The People's Pharmacy — February 2, 2015
Is it legal to get your prescriptions from Canada? Here's what the People's Pharmacy says...
Access Our Medicine — January 27, 2015
PharmacyChecker is praised for having "the most user-friendly search engine for comparing prices at online pharmacies" in Access Our Medicine's guide to the best tools to help consumers lower medical costs.
New York Times — November 25, 2014
New York Times article about soaring generic drug prices cites PharmacyChecker.com's drug price analysis, noting that PharmacyChecker guides patients in the mail order purchase of medications.
The Wall Street Journal — October 28, 2014
Internet Governance Regulations Should Not Disadvantage Consumers Seeking Affordable Medications Online.
The Hill — October 8, 2014
PharmacyChecker VP Communicates With Congress via 'The Hill Congress Blog' to Remind Elected Officials that Online Access to Safe and Affordable Imported Medication Is Good for America.
Bangor Daily News — October 7, 2014
New UK Online Pharmacy Applies to the PharmacyChecker Verification Program.
CNBC — May 23, 2014
PharmacyChecker.com noted for giving consumers peace of mind while looking for international online pharmacies.
Bangor Daily News — May 9, 2014
Maine passed a good law last year, lifting the state's ban on personal prescription drug imports from pharmacies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our VP, Gabriel Levitt, wrote an op-ed for the Bangor Daily News about the new law and online pharmacies.
New York Times — March 24, 2014
In a New York Times Op-Ed, PharmacyChecker.com Vice President Gabriel Levitt advocates for Americans who buy affordable medication internationally whose access is threatened by FDA's and big pharma's misleading conflation of genuine imported prescription drugs with counterfeits.
Philly.com — January 16, 2014
If you want to buy your medications overseas safely, Philly.com recommends PharmacyChecker.com as a consumer source for comparing prescription drug prices among certified international pharmacies.
Infojustice.org — January 7, 2014
PharmacyChecker.com Vice President Gabriel Levitt published an article in the American University's Washington College of Law's blog called InfoJustice.org to explain how an unlikely industry coalition that includes search engines, payment processors, credit card companies, domain registrars, and mail carriers is undermining online access to safe and affordable medicine in support of big pharma's agenda.
The People's Pharmacy — January 6, 2014
The People's Pharmacy, a champion of the American consumer, recommends PharmacyChecker.com to find the lowest prescription drug prices from international online pharmacies.
Philly.com — December 2, 2013
Pharmaceutical industry expert cites PharmacyChecker.com's pricing data and analysis in an article about pharma's abuse of the legal system to keep drug prices high and defend its deceptive marketing practices.
Well Blog NYTimes.com — October 31, 2013
The New York Times reports that PharmacyChecker.com's Verification Program protects consumer information and ensures that its online pharmacy members meet quality standards.
WNYC The Leonard Lopate Show — October 31, 2013
PharmacyChecker.com was recommended on the Leonard Lopate Show to help Americans avoid scam websites when shopping for medication internationally.
The New York Times — October 23, 2013
American doctor recommends PharmacyChecker.com for finding safe and affordable pharmacies online.
The People's Pharmacy — October 21, 2013
PharmacyChecker.com recommended as a source for information on prescription drug price comparisons among certified U.S. and international pharmacies.
United States Congress — September 18, 2013
Gabriel Levitt, vice president of PharmacyChecker.com, testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee's Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet subcommittee, urging congress to protect, and do more to encourage, Americans' access to safe and affordable medication online, while continuing efforts to dismantle dangerous rogue pharmacies. Read our summary of the hearing or view the video coverage.
Forbes — September 12, 2013
PharmacyChecker.com's verification program's online pharmacy members are highlighted for medication safety with a 100% pass rate noted by an independent study.
Pharmalot — September 10, 2013
Read the op-ed written by our vice president, Gabriel Levitt, explaining why high drug prices are literally making Americans sick.
Bloomberg Businessweek — August 2, 2013
Bloomberg Businessweek speaks with online pharmacy experts, including PharmacyChecker.com's Gabriel Levitt, about the recently passed legislation in Maine that allows residents to legally and safely import medication from other countries.
National Public Radio — June 27, 2013
Gabriel Levitt of PharmacyChecker.com speaks with NPR about the recently passed bill in Maine that allows residents to import medication, and what it means for many who cannot afford to pay U.S. pharmacy prices.
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network — June 19, 2013
The Maine Legislature recently voted to allow its residents to order prescription drugs form international pharmacies. PharmacyChecker.com Vice President Gabriel Levitt gives his opinion on the measure.
The Honest Apothecary — June 13, 2013
The Honest Apothecary interviews PharmacyChecker.com Vice President Gabriel Levitt, finding the truth about the safety and savings offered by legitimate online pharmacies.
CBS News — February 8, 2013
PharmacyChecker.com's price comparisons and verification program pointed out as a reliable resource for consumers looking to save on medications.
Money Talks News — February 1, 2013
Stacy Johnson discusses drug prices in the U.S., the savings available from pharmacies outside the U.S., the FDA's position on personal drug importation, and the role of PharmacyChecker.com. The report includes an interview with PharmacyChecker.com's President, Tod Cooperman, M.D.
CBS News — May 22, 2012
CBS News drug safety article tells consumers who personally import medication to only use credentialed websites, such as those approved in the PharmacyChecker Verification Program.
New York Times — April 22, 2012
Lead op-ed in the New York Times calls for helping more Americans safely buy affordable medication online and mentions safety of PharmacyChecker.com verified foreign pharmacies. "Foreign versions of drugs can cost roughly half what they do in the United States. For the millions of Americans who are uninsured or underinsured, buying from international, credentialed online pharmacies could provide access to the medicines they need at a price they can afford."
The Wall Street Journal — April 2, 2012
Medicines sold by PharmacyChecker.com verified pharmacies are authentic. "'That would lead me to believe these credentialed sites most of the time, if not all of the time, are selling good quality drugs,' says Roger Bate, one of the authors of the study."
U.S. News and World Report — July 28, 2011
Listed among other effective ways to save money on prescription drugs, the article notes that PharmacyChecker "...compares prices of mail-order pharmacies, and can help you find the lowest posted prices."
Smart Money — January 31, 2011
"...it's an open secret that individuals aren't prosecuted for bringing back legal meds from other countries - so long as they're for personal use... 'Almost all prescription orders personally imported reach the consumer,' says Gabriel Levitt, the vice president of PharmacyChecker.com..."
U.S. News and World Report — September 1, 2010
"The Pharmacy Checker website provides a useful tool for comparing drug prices among reputable online pharmacies."
The Wall Street Journal — November 1, 2009
"Drugs bought over the Internet showed that as long as the sites were approved by a government agency, like U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or a private credentialing agency like Pharmacychecker.com, one runs almost no risk."
AARP — January 1, 2009
AARP Bulletin recommends PharmacyChecker.com to avoid rogue pharmacy scams.
Los Angeles Times — December 1, 2008
"Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs advises checking online prices, for U.S. and foreign pharmacies, at PharmacyChecker.com."
Reuters — September 20, 2005
"Eisenberg and his colleagues used an online company, pharmacychecker.com, which evaluates Canadian Internet pharmacies, to find sites that met key safety standards-including proper licensing of the supplying pharmacy and requirements that consumers submit a doctor's prescription."
MarketWatch — July 1, 2004
"If no generic equivalent exists, consider at least peaking over the border. Pharmacy Checker, at www.pharmacychecker.com, provides free price comparisons between U.S. and Canadian online pharmacies for most medicines "
NBC News — January 19, 2004
"The FDA also pointed to a Web site — PharmacyChecker.com — that provides consumers with real-time comparisons of drug prices listed in the United States and abroad. For example, PharmacyChecker found the cheapest generic Prozac in this country, $13.19 for 100 20-mg pills. Abroad, the next best price was $49.78."