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Cash on Delivery vs Prepaid

Which is safer for ordering medicines online? When you pay changes everything

Quick answer

With cash on delivery you pay only after your medicines arrive, so you never pay upfront for something you haven’t received — the safer choice for first-time and elderly buyers. Prepaid can be faster and unlock offers, but you pay before seeing the order. Army Medicine Supplier is cash-on-delivery first.

AspectCash on delivery (COD)Prepaid online
When you payAt the door, after receivingUpfront, before dispatch
RiskYou see the order firstYou pay before seeing it
Control at deliveryCheck against the quote; pay for what you acceptRely on a refund process if there's an issue
Best forFirst-time, elderly and cautious buyersThose wanting speed or prepaid offers
Our defaultYes — COD, nothing in advance

The bottom line

For prescription medicines, cash on delivery keeps you in control — which is why it’s our default. You approve a transparent quote first and pay cash at the door.

Frequently asked questions

Is cash on delivery safer than paying online?

For medicines, COD lets you receive the order before paying, so you're never out of pocket for something you haven't received. It's especially reassuring for first-time and elderly buyers.

Does Army Medicine Supplier require any advance payment?

No. We are cash-on-delivery first — you approve a pharmacist-verified quote and pay cash at your door. Nothing is charged in advance.

What if something is wrong at delivery?

With COD and an OTP at the door, you can check the parcel against your approved quote and pay only for what you accept.

Read how cash on delivery works with us, or upload your prescription — you pay nothing until it arrives.