The present invention provides a fresh method and
system for truly automated online prescription purchases while providing improved security for issuing prescription simultaneously. Within the said online
pharmacy network, both patients and doctors (M.D.s) are registered users. Doctors (M.D.s) will be verified by one of the authorities, such as the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), an organization that maintains a
database of physician board certification information on more than 700,000
specialty physicians representing 36 medical specialties and 88 subspecialties. ABMS contains information primary sourced from 24 recognized medical
specialty boards, not self reported by physicians, and is fully recognized by key healthcare
accreditation organizations for
credentialing purposes. Once a doctor's status is verified, he / she has the authority to issue online prescriptions or approve patients' online prescription requests within the said online
pharmacy network. Patients who wish to purchase prescription online will register with the said online
pharmacy network and provide personal information such as
credit card numbers, email addresses, and etc. Once a patient is registered with the said online pharmacy network, he / she has the ability to request an online prescription that will be used towards prescription purchases within the said online pharmacy network. A patient can choose from diverse
payment methods and delivery preferences without obtaining or dropping off a conventional paper prescription at a pharmacy that has a physical location for pick-up. The present invention will reduce the likelihood of prescription abuse by avoiding counterfeit paper prescriptions, improve the efficiency of the prescription purchase by automating the
processing of prescription writing and dropping off, permitting patients who wish to order discounted
prescription drug online without adopting the existing prescription fax-in or mail-in methods.