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. 2023 Mar 21;7:e45147. doi: 10.2196/45147

Table 2.

Benefits enticing consumers to purchase prescription medicines on the internet.

Theme Code
Convenience and quick purchase
  • Easy to obtain

  • Fast delivery

  • Saves time by avoiding long waiting lists to be treated by doctors

Lower cost
  • Cheaper prices

  • More affordable for medicines that are not covered by insurance or that require a high surcharge

Privacy
  • Avoid admitting illness or health condition (eg, addiction, sexual dysfunction, overweight)