Welcome to Universal Drugstore
Your One Stop Prescription Referral Service
Universal Drugstoreis one of Canada's oldest, largest, and most trusted online prescription referral services with over 20 years of experience assisting individuals access affordable prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Our international online pharmacy service provides discounted international medications with the convenience of ordering online or over the phone.
By working in collaboration with international pharmacy partners, we are able to offer a wider range of brand name and generic medications at extremely competitive prices. All of our international pharmacy partners are licensed by their governmental regulatory bodies. Medications are dispensed by a licensed, certified Canadian pharmacy and other international pharmacy partners.
Ordering From Universal Drugstore is Easy and Secure
Universal Drugstore is a pioneer amongst the prescription referral programs working with licensed pharmacy partners in Canada and around the world. For more than two decades, we've been on the cutting edge of the online prescription service industry.
Universal Drugstore is an international prescription referral service that provides you with access to low cost prescription drugs. Using our service is safe and cost-effective. You'll save time and money by ordering your prescriptions online from the convenience of your home.
All Rx drugs require a valid prescription from your physician. Therefore, we must receive your prescription prior to shipment. You may send your prescription to our online medicine shop by uploading it on our website, by email or fax, or by mail. Alternatively, we can contact your doctor for authorization of your prescription at no additional charge.
Your safety is our top priority, so you can feel completely secure purchasing through our online Canadian drugstore. We use SSL encryption to secure all of your personal information that's transferred through our website.
Advantages of Ordering Your Medications Online from Universal Drugstore
Universal Drugstore is Safe
Universal Drugstore is a certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), so you can rest assured that you can purchase safely. Since 2002, this organization has ensured that patients receive their medications from a reliable and trusted source.
Universal Drugstore requires prescriptions for most orders. Depending on the medication you order, prescriptions are dispensed by either a licensed Canadian pharmacy or by one of our international pharmacy partners. For your safety, all prescriptions are thoroughly checked by a licensed pharmacist.
Always the Lowest Prices with our Low Price Guarantee
Our prices are already up to 80% lower than your local pharmacy. Our online Canadian drugstore is committed to providing the best service and prices, which is why we'll also match the price of any other CIPA certified online pharmacy.
You can order all of your medications from Universal Drugstore without worrying about whether you've missed out on great savings elsewhere.
Customer Support
If you have any questions, one of our patient care representatives will be happy to speak with you. To ensure you receive the best customer service in the industry our customer care call center is open:
6:00 am to 9:00 pm (CST), Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 7:00 pm (CST), Saturdays and Sundays
Free Pharmacist Counselling
If you have questions about your prescription medications - or have any drug related questions - licensed pharmacists are available with just a phone call or email (10am-4pm CST Monday-Friday, excluding holidays).
30-Day Return Policy
We offer a 30-day return policy to give you full confidence when ordering from us.
If you decide to return your prescription medication, please call or email us to obtain authorization and instructions for the return. Once we receive the returned medication, we will credit your account for the unused medication.
Receive Your Prescription Medication Within 2 to 3 Weeks
Delivery takes approximately 2 weeks to North America, and 4 weeks to other countries.
Minimize the Chance of Missing a Dose due to Drug Unavailability
Medication adherence is essential for a patient's health and safety, which is why we work with multiple international pharmacy partners to ensure we have a wider range of medications than a local pharmacy.
If one of our international pharmacy partners is not able to supply a certain medication for an order, we are generally able to source the medication from another international pharmacy, subject to the patient's approval. This greatly increases the chances of receiving your medication on time.
Contact Us:
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-456-2456
Toll Free Fax: 1-866-783-4223
International Phone: 001-204-255-9911
International Fax: 001-204-256-3802
Hours of Operation:
6:00 am to 9:00 pm (CST), Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 7:00 pm (CST), Saturdays and Sundays
I am a customer with a local physician; can I have my prescription filled?
Yes, you can. We require that you complete and sign our patient questionnaire/order form, and mail or fax it to us along with your valid prescription. For orders filled by our contracted Canadian pharmacy, they have a licensed Canadian physician who will review your entire medical history against your written prescription and once satisfied will issue a new prescription under his/her Canadian license so we can fill your order. Please note that this is solely the case with orders filled from Canada and may be different in other countries.
How do I refill my medications?
You can login to your account to place a refill order.
Is Universal Drugstore a pharmacy?
No, Universal Drugstore is a prescription referral service that assists customers in obtaining low cost medications from Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India and Turkey. Our pharmacy partners and international suppliers will ship the product directly to your home.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes, a valid prescription is required for all products which require a prescription on our website. Just like your local pharmacy, we require a valid prescription from a licensed physician. Be cautious of any online pharmacy service that does not require a prescription to purchase medications.
What is the maximum quantity of medications that I can purchase?
If your prescription allows it, we can send you a maximum of a 3-month supply of each medication. If your prescription allows refills, we can refill your medication for you every 3 months as well.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept credit cards, checks and international money orders. We also accept postal money orders but they must be the international type. We also accept a new form of payment called e-checks and we are encouraging our customers to use this method. All available payment methods will be confirmed at the time of order.
Can you deal directly with my insurance company?
Because the insurance system is different in every country, we unfortunately cannot deal directly with your insurance company. If you have private insurance, you should contact your insurance company prior to ordering from us to see if they will reimburse you for prescriptions. We will issue you a receipt for all of your prescriptions, and these can be submitted to your insurance company for payment.
ProductsCan I order any medication?
While we do have the majority of medications available, sometimes there are products that are not yet available through our international pharmacy partners. Please also note that we do not sell any controlled substances or scheduled medications.
Are the drug savings always dramatic?
Most customers benefit an average of 40% to 50% on their prescription drug costs. Sometimes the savings can go as high as 80%. However, please note that while the majority of medications are cheaper, there are exceptions.
Are there differences between local medications and those available in other countries?
Due to licensing agreements in different countries of the world, sometimes drug manufacturers market the same drug under different names in different countries. These are different trade names for the same medication. For example, "Prilosec" is the trade name of omeprazole in some countries, while in Canada and New Zealand, it is marketed under the name "Losec", even though they are both the same medication manufactured by Astra Zeneca. This is an example and not representative of all the products available for sale.
What is a “generic” drug?
Generally speaking, a ”generic“ drug is quite simply a copy of the Brand name product that contains the same active ingredient and meets the same rigorous pharmaceutical standards as Brand name drugs for quality, purity, and strength before they can be marketed in the country the product is registered. Slight differences are possible but not in any of the active pharmaceutical ingredients, nor in the therapeutic effect of the product itself. All generic drugs and brand name drugs are treated similarly and must be reviewed and approved by the respective country's health authorities before they can be sold.
Can I purchase narcotics or controlled drugs through your prescription service?
No. We are not allowed to ship narcotics such as Tylenol #3, morphine, and codeine, or controlled substances such as Valium through the border.
ShippingWhat is the shipping charge?
We offer free shipping for orders over $100 to any destination within the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. The shipping charge is $7.00 USD for orders under $100 to any destination within the United States. For destinations outside of the United States, our standard shipping charge is $19.95 USD.
Can my order be delayed?
Occasionally, there may be some delays that are beyond our control.
How are packages delivered?
Packages which are shipped by our contracted Canadian pharmacy are shipped via Canada Post Small Packet. Packages are shipped by Canada Post Tracked Packet when tracking has been purchased. Packages shipped from our contracted international facilities are shipped using the various postal services available to them.
How can I track my package?
Please call us for your tracking number at toll-free 1-866-456-2456 or e-mail us at [email protected]. You can also obtain your order status by logging into your account.