How We Protect You When You Order Medication Online
Ordering prescription medication online is a decision that deserves careful scrutiny. You should never trust a pharmacy website simply because it says it's safe. You should be able to verify it independently and we've built this page to help you do exactly that.
Your Canada Drug Store (YCDSCC) is a CIPA-certified Canadian prescription referral service that has served US and international customers since 2018. Below is a complete, transparent account of our certifications, licenses, policies, and the regulatory framework we operate under - along with links you can use to verify every claim yourself.
Quick Verification Summary
| Trust Signal | Status | Verify Yourself |
| CIPA Certification | Active member | Click here to verify CIPA membership |
| MIPA (Manitoba) License | Licensed | Licensed & member |
| Prescription Requirement | Required for all Rx | See policy below |
| Controlled Substances | Never dispensed | See policy below |
| SSL / Data Encryption | VeriSign SSL | Check padlock in browser bar |
| Licensed Pharmacist Consultation | Available | Call: 1-844-416-4282 |
| Physical Address on File | Winnipeg, Manitoba | PO Box 48066 Lakewood PO, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 4A3 |
| Years in Operation | Since 2018 | Public WHOIS record |
| Norton Shopping Guarantee | Active | Verifiable on site |
1. What YCDSCC Is (and What It Isn't)
YCDSCC is a prescription referral service, not a dispensing pharmacy. This distinction matters.
When you place an order with us, your prescription is forwarded to one of our contracted, government-licensed dispensing pharmacies in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or other regulated jurisdictions. That pharmacy - not YCDSCC - fills and ships your medication under the direct oversight of its country's pharmaceutical regulatory authority.
What this means for you:
- Every medication you receive comes from a pharmacy that is government-licensed and inspected in its home country
- You will always be told which country your medication ships from before you place your order
- You are never ordering from an unregulated source
2. Our Certifications and Licenses - Explained
Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA)
CIPA is the primary trade association and certifying body for Canadian international pharmacies that serve patients outside of Canada. CIPA membership is not casual — it requires:
- Verification that the pharmacy is licensed in its home province
- A valid prescription requirement for every prescription drug
- A licensed pharmacist on staff available for patient consultation
- Documented patient privacy and data protection policies
- Prohibition on dispensing controlled substances
- Periodic re-verification to maintain certified status
You can verify our CIPA membership directly at cipa.com/verify-a-website by entering "ycdscc.com" into the verification tool.
Manitoba International Pharmacists Association (MIPA)
We are also licensed through MIPA, the regulatory body for international pharmacy practice based in Manitoba, Canada. Manitoba is one of the Canadian provinces with the most established regulatory framework for international mail-order pharmacy, and MIPA licensing requires adherence to provincial pharmacy law in addition to CIPA's international standards.
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3. Why We Are Not NABP-Accredited (And Why That's Normal for Canadian Pharmacies)
This is one of the most important things to understand when evaluating any Canadian pharmacy, and we want to address it openly rather than leave you to wonder.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is a US organization that accredits pharmacies through its Digital Pharmacy Accreditation program (formerly VIPPS) and operates the .pharmacy top-level domain.
NABP does not accredit any Canadian pharmacy that ships to US customers. This isn't because of anything those pharmacies have done wrong — it's a structural policy. NABP's position is that only pharmacies licensed in each individual US state can be accredited, and Canadian pharmacies operate under Canadian provincial licensing rather than US state licensing.
As a result, every CIPA-certified Canadian pharmacy — including YCDSCC, and including our competitors — appears on NABP's "Not Recommended" list. This designation is applied automatically to any international pharmacy shipping to US customers, regardless of the pharmacy's actual safety record, licensing status in its home country, or regulatory compliance.
What this means in practical terms:
- Our CIPA certification and MIPA licensing represent real, enforceable regulatory oversight in Canada
- The NABP designation reflects a US regulatory position on international pharmacy, not a finding about our operations
- Millions of Americans order medication through CIPA-certified pharmacies every year, saving 60–80% compared to US retail prices
- The same active ingredients, manufactured by the same global pharmaceutical companies, are dispensed under Canadian, UK, Australian, and New Zealand regulatory oversight
We believe you deserve the full context, not a marketing spin. If cross-border ordering concerns you, we encourage you to research the issue independently.
4. Our Prescription Policy
We require a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider for every prescription medication, without exception. This is a legal requirement, a CIPA requirement, and a patient safety requirement - and any online pharmacy that offers to dispense prescription drugs without a prescription is operating illegally and should not be trusted.
You can submit your prescription by:
- Fax: 1-833-495-5107
- Mail: PO Box 48066 Lakewood PO, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 4A3, Canada
- Having your doctor's office send it directly
5. What We Will Never Ship
Our contracted and licensed dispensing pharmacies do not offer any of the following:
- Narcotics
- Controlled substances (Schedule II–V)
- Habit-forming medications
- Drugs with a significant potential for abuse
If an online pharmacy offers to ship you any of these without a direct in-person consultation, it is operating outside of legal regulatory frameworks. We do not, and will not, facilitate this.
6. Our Pharmacist Team
Our partner pharmacies employ licensed pharmacists who are available to answer questions about your medication, potential interactions, side effects, and dosing concerns. You can reach a pharmacist consultation by calling 1-844-416-4282 during our operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (CST)
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)
7. Data Security and Privacy
Your health information is sensitive, and we treat it that way.
- All orders and communications are encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL version 3.0 or higher) with a VeriSign SSL Certificate
- Our policies follow HIPAA-aligned standards for protecting personal health information
- We share your information only with the licensed dispensing pharmacy filling your order - never with marketers, advertisers, or unrelated third parties
- Encrypted orders are readable only by authorized staff
- Our internal networks are protected against unauthorized access
Full details are available in our Privacy Policy.
8. Red Flags We Want You to Watch For (Anywhere Online)
We would rather you be a safe, informed consumer — even if it means you shop somewhere else. Here are the warning signs of an unsafe online pharmacy:
- No prescription required for prescription medication
- No licensed pharmacist available for consultation
- No physical address or only a vague contact form
- Prices dramatically below any realistic benchmark (counterfeit indicator)
- No verifiable certification from CIPA, PharmacyChecker, LegitScript, or NABP
- Sells controlled substances online without an in-person evaluation
- Pressure tactics like countdown timers, "only 2 left," or unsolicited social media ads with doctor endorsements
- AI-generated stock imagery of doctors and pharmacies
- Domain less than 12 months old with no independent review history
If you see these signs anywhere - including on our site - we want to know about it. Email us at [email protected].
9. Independent Verification — Check Us Yourself
We encourage you to verify our claims through independent sources rather than taking our word for it:
- CIPA Member Verification
- Trustpilot Reviews
- Shopper Approved Reviews
- Domain Registration (WHOIS): Public record showing registration since June 2018
10. Contact Us with Any Questions
If anything on this page is unclear, or if you have questions about how we operate before placing an order, we want to hear from you.
- Phone: 1-844-416-4282
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: 1-833-495-5107
- Mail: PO Box 48066 Lakewood PO, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 4A3, Canada
Last updated: May 01, 2026
