CIPA is a Canadian association of licensed, retail pharmacies. CIPA members sell Health Canada approved medications from their licensed pharmacies in Canada. In addition, CIPA members have relationships with regulated international pharmacies and inspected fulfillment center based in other parts of the world that sell and directly deliver medications to patients from where they are located. CIPA members should meet stringent standards for reliability and safety in such areas as requiring a valid prescription; maintaining a patient health profile to avoid adverse drug interactions; having a licensed pharmacist on staff to supervise dispensing and be available for patient consultations; and having procedures in place to ensure patient privacy.