If you buy online, order from one of the 18 sites that belong to Vet-VIPPS accredited pharmacies.

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Vet-VIPPS stands for Veterinary-Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites, a program run by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

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You can identify legitimate on-line pharmacies by looking for the VIPPS certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

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Consider using sites that are accredited through the Internet Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Program (VIPPS), sponsored by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

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