About PharmacyChecker.com
 
  OVERVIEW:
PharmacyChecker.com LLC ("PC") collects, evaluates, and reports credentials, prices, and customer feedback regarding pharmacies that operate online and through mail-order and fax (generally referred to as “online pharmacies”. It is the leading independent source of information about online pharmacies. PC helps consumers continually find the lowest priced products from the most qualified and reputable online pharmacies. PC also provides customized reports and services as market intelligence about the online pharmacy industry. PC publishes pharmacy ratings, profiles, and drug price comparisons online at www.pharmacychecker.com.

To learn the details about our programs, products and services click here.

KEY MANAGEMENT:
Tod Cooperman, M.D., President
Dr. Tod Cooperman is a noted researcher, writer, and speaker on consumer healthcare issues. In addition to founding PharmacyChecker.com, Dr. Cooperman founded ConsumerLab.com (www.consumerlab.com), the leading independent evaluator of dietary supplements (vitamin, mineral, herbal, and non-herbal) and nutrition products. Dr. Cooperman also founded CareData Reports, Inc., an evaluator of consumer satisfaction with managed care (now a division of J.D. Power and Associates). Dr. Cooperman is a graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine and received his B.A. in medical science and economics from Boston University.

Gabriel Levitt, M.A., Vice President
Mr. Levitt is responsible for all business operations, including collecting, maintaining, and analyzing information about online pharmacies for PharmacyChecker.com. He is also responsible for business products and development. Prior to joining PC, Mr. Levitt served in research capacities for businesses and organizations involved in international trade and government relations, including the United Nations Association of the United States of America, and the International City/County Management Association. Mr. Levitt received his Masters in International Relations from American University and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Political Science from Roger Williams University. Mr. Levitt sits on the Board of the United Nations Association, Southern New York State Division.

INFORMATION COLLECTION:
Prices
Pharmacy prices are periodically gathered electronically using proprietary Web crawling technology or price feeds from online pharmacies. PC tries to match and show prices for similar products in comparative fashion wherever possible.

Pharmacy Licenses
Pharmacy licenses are checked directly with appropriate local pharmacy boards.

Pharmacy Profiles
PharmacyChecker.com provides detailed information profiles of online pharmacies. Policies, procedures, contact information, and other information about online pharmacies are collected directly from the sites and then sent to these sites for review and verification. See a sample profile HERE.

OWNERSHIP, AFFILIATIONS, AND SOURCES OF REVENUE:
PharmacyChecker.com, LLC is a privately held company based in Westchester County, New York. PharmacyChecker.com is not affiliated with any pharmacy or with any manufacturer or distributor of health products. It is an affiliate of ConsumerLab.com - www.ConsumerLab.com - an independent evaluator of dietary supplements and nutrition products. PharmacyChecker.com also runs MedicareDrugPlans.com - www.MedicareDrugPlans.com - a site that allows consumers to compare, discuss, and rate Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Revenues are derived from fees generated from the Verification Program, data access, pharmacy listings, consulting, reports, advertising and memberships.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
PC welcomes input from any interested party (e.g., consumer groups, retailers, healthcare professionals, academic and commercial researchers, manufacturers, government agencies, trade groups, etc.) on its evaluations and reporting. Comments and questions should be submitted electronically to info@pharmacychecker.com.