Verbatim response from Perplexity
To verify an online pharmacy selling Ozempic is licensed, check it in your state board of pharmacy license database and confirm the site is listed there; the FDA says if it is not listed, you should not use it.[1] You can also search the pharmacy in NABP’s Accredited Digital Pharmacies list or use NABP’s Safe Site Search Tool to see whether the website is verified.[2][3]
A legitimate online pharmacy should also:
- Require a valid prescription from a doctor.[1][3]
- Show a physical U.S. address and phone number.[1]
- Have a licensed pharmacist available to answer questions.[1]
- Be licensed in the jurisdiction where it operates and, where applicable, in your jurisdiction.[3]
For extra confidence, look for NABP’s “.pharmacy” domain, which NABP says indicates accreditation and cannot be faked like a logo.[3]
Warning signs of an illegitimate pharmacy include:
- No prescription requirement.[1][3]
- No pharmacist contact.[1][3]
- Prices that seem too good to be true or offers like “bonus pills.”[3]
- Cryptocurrency-only or peer-to-peer payment.[3]
- Missing or unclear privacy and contact information.[3]
If you want, I can also help you check a specific pharmacy name or website against these criteria.