Why we're different than other "Internet Pharmacies" 

At WebRx Pharmacy Palace or RxPalace.com, the Rx medications that are offered to the public through an online questionaire are only those that are specifically designated by the State of Florida as being legally prescribed by a licensed pharmacist.  These medications, in part, are those that have been recommended by an FDA-advisory panel for over-the-counter (OTC) status.  A few examples of the types of medications that fall into this category are Claritin (loratadine) and Monistat-7 Vaginal cream, both of which have since actually become available without a prescription.  Other popular items are Denavir (penciclovir) cold sore cream, 2.5% hydrocortisone cream, and Allegra (fexofenadine) which is similar to Claritin.

The medications described above, through the 'Pharmacist prescribing law' allow a pharmacist to issue certain Rx medications by first obtaining a patient history (questionaire).  Thanks to the internet, we are able to extend this service to people who may otherwise not have access to such convenience and careful evaluation.  For a related article which appeared in Pharmacy Week Magazine click here.

Any Rx medications that do not fall into the the category described above DO require a prescription from your physician or other licensed prescriber.

To view the specific Florida statutes which provide the authority for pharmacist prescribing please visit the links below.  The areas of the law that specifically relate to pharmacist prescribing are 465.186, 64B 16-27.210, and 64B16-27.220. (PDF/Adobe Acrobat file - You must scroll to the appropriate section of the chapter.)

Other relevant statutes & rules:

Chapter 465, Florida Statutes: Pharmacy (link current as of 12/2003)
Chapter 893, Florida Statutes: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (link updated 12/2003)
Rules: Chapter 64B15-18, Florida Administrative Code. (Note: This link is a large Adobe Acrobat file (PDF) that requires the Acrobat Reader to view.  The link is to the entire chapter.  Once open, search for section 64B15-18.  The link is current as of 12/2003). 

Click here to read an article in its entirety which first appeared in the Drug Topics Newsmagazine, April 20, 1987 which probed pharmacist's opinions on the issue of prescribing.

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