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Originally Posted by titi
...medication, though generally durable, usually have an expiry date and I also don't think it is healthy to store them for long time.
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Most medications have a long shelf life IF kept in a dry, dark place. (NOT your bathroom medicine cabinet.) You can ask your doctor or pharmacist about specific drugs.
It can definitely save you a lot of money to buy a 3 to 6 month supply of the prescription medications you will always need to take. The pharmacy adds a "fill cost" to any prescription filled. No matter how big the quantity it is the same.
Also, internet pharmacies can be much cheaper than local pharmacies and they require at least a 90 prescription.
The FDA suggests one way to find an internet pharmacy is to use The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) which is an independent association that works with others in developing, implementing, and enforcing uniform standards to protect public health. They have developed an internet pharmacy accreditation program called Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites(VIPPS).