Buying medical equipment from an online pharmacy

Online pharmacies offer a wide range of medical equipment for both professionals and individuals. However, before making an online purchase, certain precautions should be taken.

Precautions to take when buying medical equipment online

Buying medical equipment online, just like buying medicine online, can be a very delicate operation, so a minimum of precaution is required.

Check the reliability of the site

The first thing to do is to make sure that the online pharmacy is the site of a physical French pharmacy, this is mandatory. Next, check on the websites of the Ministry of Health and the Council of the Order of Pharmacists to see if the retailer is on the list of authorised French online pharmacies. In the contact tab, check the address and number of the pharmacy on which the online pharmacy depends and do not hesitate to call for confirmation.

Check the origin of the material

To avoid buying counterfeit or poor quality materials, this step is necessary. In this case, you should check whether the product is certified as compliant with current legislation (CE marking, labelling, instructions, etc.) and find out about the quality of the product via forums or by calling customer service directly.

Check the payment and shipping conditions

It is important to find out how the medical equipment is shipped to ensure that it is delivered in perfect condition. You should also ask about the refund policy if you are not satisfied with the product, as with any online sale.

Online pharmacy: professionals and private individuals benefit

The online pharmacy has the same advantages as any online sale, i.e. the possibility of obtaining detailed information on the product and making a purchase without having to go anywhere. In addition, forums and instant discussions can be very useful for obtaining additional information and making comparisons Purchase of medical equipment from an online pharmacy on different items.

A whole range of medical equipment is currently available online, from basic equipment to the most complex devices, whether for health professionals or for a private individual who just wants to add to his or her medicine chest. Medical staff will find furniture such as gynaecological chairs, measuring and diagnostic equipment (electric blood pressure meter, pulse oximeter, etc.) and all the cutlery (scalpel, scalpel, etc.). Individuals will be able to buy small medical equipment such as breathalysers, HIV self-tests, clearblue plus pregnancy tests, cold packs and hot water bottles... and even manicure, pedicure and facial care items.