# PharmacyChecker Scraper (`parseforge/pharmacychecker-scraper`) Actor Compare international pharmacy prices from PharmacyChecker.com with data on drug pricing, pharmacy ratings, verified certifications, shipping details, and discount coupons. Search by medication name and dosage to find the most affordable options across accredited pharmacies worldwide. - **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/pharmacychecker-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Automation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $10.00/month + usage To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ![ParseForge Banner](https://github.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/blob/ad35ccc13ddd068b9d6cba33f323962e39aed5b2/banner.jpg?raw=true) ## 💊 PharmacyChecker Scraper Easily gather international prescription drug data from PharmacyChecker without needing to code. Extract information on medication costs, pharmacy ratings, and availability in over 180 countries to find affordable options and compare pharmacies. Ideal for patients seeking savings, researchers tracking global medication trends, and healthcare analysts monitoring cost-effectiveness. > **The PharmacyChecker Scraper pulls drug cost data from over 180 certified international pharmacies, offering up to 22 data fields per medication, with options to filter by strength and drug type.** ### ✨ What Does It Do - 💰 **Cost Per Unit** - Track medication costs per unit across verified pharmacies to find the cheapest options - 🏥 **Pharmacy Name and Domain** - Identify which certified pharmacies carry your medications, along with their official websites and verification status - 📍 **Shipping Countries** - Discover which countries each pharmacy ships to, ensuring accessibility based on your location - 🚚 **Delivery Fee and Free Shipping Status** - Include delivery fees in your calculations to compare actual out of pocket costs - 💊 **Drug Strength and Form** - Filter results by specific dosages and medication types to find the exact prescription you need - 📊 **Brand vs Generic Comparison** - Compare costs between brand and generic versions for maximum savings ### 🔧 Input - **Drug Names** - Search by medication name, like Lipitor or Metformin. Leave blank if using a direct PharmacyChecker URL - **Start URL** - Enter a direct PharmacyChecker drug page URL to scrape (for example, https://www.pharmacychecker.com/lipitor/10+mg/). This overrides the Drug Names field - **Max Items** - Limit the number of pharmacy listings per search. Free users can collect up to 100 results, while paid users can gather up to 1,000,000 - **Strength** - Filter results by specific drug strength, such as 10 mg or 20 mg, when searching by drug name - **Generic Drug** - Toggle to search for the generic version of the medication - **Sort By** - Organize results by per-unit cost or total cost to quickly identify the cheapest options Example input: ```json { "drugNames": ["lipitor", "metformin"], "maxItems": 50, "strength": "10+mg", "sortBy": "cost_per_unit" } ```` ### 📊 Output Each medication listing includes up to 22 data fields. Download results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format. | 💰 Cost Per Unit | 🏥 Pharmacy Name | 📍 Shipping Countries | |---|---|---| | 💵 Total Cost | 🌐 Pharmacy Domain | 🚚 Delivery Fee | | 💊 Drug Name | 🔗 Drug Strength | ✅ Is Generic | | 💎 Brand Name | 🧬 Generic Name | 📋 Drug Form | | 🆔 Pharmacy ID | 📊 Quantity | 📏 Quantity Unit | | ✅ Free Shipping | 💰 Lowest Online Cost | 💰 Highest Online Cost | | 🔗 Canonical URL | 📄 Page URL | 🏢 Pharmacy Profile URL | | 📅 Scraped At | | | ### 💎 Why Choose the PharmacyChecker Scraper? | Feature | Our Actor | |---|---| | Search and filter by drug name, strength, and type | ✔️ | | Collect from 180+ verified international pharmacies | ✔️ | | Extract 22+ data fields per medication listing | ✔️ | | Sort results by per-unit cost or total cost | ✔️ | | Download results in JSON, CSV, and Excel formats | ✔️ | | Capture pharmacy profile URLs for further research | ✔️ | | Monitor shipping costs and free shipping status | ✔️ | | Track brand and generic medication options separately | ✔️ | | Free tier supports 100 results per run | ✔️ | | Paid tier supports up to 1,000,000 results per run | ✔️ | | No captchas or complex blocking measures | ✔️ | ### 📋 How to Use No technical skills required. Follow these simple steps: 1. Sign Up: [Create a free account with $5 credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) 2. Find the Tool: Search for "PharmacyChecker Scraper" in the Apify Store and configure your input 3. Run It: Click "Start" and watch your results appear That's it. No coding, no setup, no complicated configuration. Now you can export your data in CSV, Excel, or JSON format. ### 🎯 Business Use Cases - 📊 **Healthcare Analysts** - Track medication costs across PharmacyChecker's network to identify shifts and forecast budget impacts for cost management programs - 💼 **Patient Advocacy Groups** - Gather cost information on commonly prescribed drugs to provide members with comparison reports showing potential savings with verified international pharmacies - 🔬 **Pharmaceutical Researchers** - Analyze cost data across various drug strengths and generic formulations to understand market dynamics and the impact of international costs on patient choices ### ❓ FAQ **🔍 How does this actor work?** It visits PharmacyChecker.com pages to extract costs, pharmacy details, shipping info, and availability. No APIs or complex authentication needed. **📊 How accurate is the data?** Data comes from PharmacyChecker's verified network of licensed pharmacies. Costs can change hourly, so rerun the scraper for the latest info. **📅 Can I schedule this actor to run automatically?** Yes, you can set up a schedule in the Apify dashboard for daily, weekly, or monthly runs to monitor trends. **⚖️ Is scraping PharmacyChecker legal?** PharmacyChecker displays public data on its website. Ensure compliance with their terms of service and local laws when collecting data. Review their terms before large-scale automation. **🛡️ Will PharmacyChecker block my scraper?** Blocking is minimal, but for high-volume runs, use a residential proxy service to rotate IP addresses and avoid rate-limiting. **⚡ How long does a run take?** It varies with the number of drugs and pharmacies. Collecting 50 listings typically takes 1-2 minutes, while larger runs (500+ listings) may take 5-10 minutes. **⚠️ Are there any limits?** Free users can gather up to 100 results per run, while paid users can collect up to 1,000,000 results per run. ### 🔗 Integrate PharmacyChecker Scraper with any app - [Make](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/make) - Automate workflows - [Zapier](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/zapier) - Connect 5000+ apps - [GitHub](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/github) - Version control integration - [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack) - Get notifications - [Airbyte](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/airbyte) - Data pipelines - [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive) - Export to spreadsheets ### 💡 More ParseForge Actors - [Google Ads Library Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/google-ads-library-scraper) - Extract ad creatives, landing pages, and audience targeting data from Google's Ad Library - [Healthcare Provider Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/healthcare-provider-scraper) - Collect doctor, clinic, and hospital data with credentials and ratings - [Product Cost Monitoring](https://apify.com/parseforge/product-cost-monitoring) - Track competitor costs and availability across ecommerce sites - [Medical Research Parser](https://apify.com/parseforge/medical-research-parser) - Extract data from research publications and medical databases - [International Business Directory Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/international-business-directory-scraper) - Collect B2B contact and company data globally Browse our complete collection of [data extraction tools](https://apify.com/parseforge) for more. ### 🚀 Ready to Start? [Create a free account with $5 credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) and collect your first 100 results for free. No coding, no setup. ### 🆘 Need Help? - Check the FAQ section above for common questions - Visit the [Apify support page](https://docs.apify.com) for documentation and tutorials - Contact us to request a new scraper, propose a custom project, or report an issue at [Tally contact form](https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA) ### ⚠️ Disclaimer > This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PharmacyChecker or any of its subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. # Actor input Schema ## `drugNames` (type: `array`): List of drug names to search (e.g. 'lipitor', 'metformin'). Use this OR Start URL — not both. ## `startUrl` (type: `string`): Direct PharmacyChecker drug page URL to scrape (e.g. https://www.pharmacychecker.com/lipitor/10+mg/). Overrides Drug Names if provided. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Free users: Limited to 100. Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000. ## `strength` (type: `string`): Drug strength to filter by (e.g. '10+mg', '20+mg'). Only used when Drug Names are specified. ## `isGeneric` (type: `boolean`): Set to true to search for the generic version of the drug instead of brand name. ## `sortBy` (type: `string`): Sort pricing results by cost per unit or total. Accepted values: 'cost\_per\_unit', 'total'. ## Actor input object example ```json { "drugNames": [ "lipitor" ], "maxItems": 10, "isGeneric": false } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): Dataset with all scraped items # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "drugNames": [ "lipitor" ], "maxItems": 10 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("parseforge/pharmacychecker-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "drugNames": ["lipitor"], "maxItems": 10, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("parseforge/pharmacychecker-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "drugNames": [ "lipitor" ], "maxItems": 10 }' | apify call parseforge/pharmacychecker-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/pharmacychecker-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "PharmacyChecker Scraper", "description": "Compare international pharmacy prices from PharmacyChecker.com with data on drug pricing, pharmacy ratings, verified certifications, shipping details, and discount coupons. Search by medication name and dosage to find the most affordable options across accredited pharmacies worldwide.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "zUUaQwXHMegPeVu5h" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/parseforge~pharmacychecker-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-parseforge-pharmacychecker-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~pharmacychecker-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-parseforge-pharmacychecker-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~pharmacychecker-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-parseforge-pharmacychecker-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "drugNames": { "title": "Drug Names", "type": "array", "description": "List of drug names to search (e.g. 'lipitor', 'metformin'). Use this OR Start URL — not both.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "startUrl": { "title": "Start URL", "type": "string", "description": "Direct PharmacyChecker drug page URL to scrape (e.g. https://www.pharmacychecker.com/lipitor/10+mg/). Overrides Drug Names if provided." }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max Items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000000, "type": "integer", "description": "Free users: Limited to 100. Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000." }, "strength": { "title": "Strength", "type": "string", "description": "Drug strength to filter by (e.g. '10+mg', '20+mg'). Only used when Drug Names are specified." }, "isGeneric": { "title": "Generic Drug", "type": "boolean", "description": "Set to true to search for the generic version of the drug instead of brand name.", "default": false }, "sortBy": { "title": "Sort By", "type": "string", "description": "Sort pricing results by cost per unit or total. Accepted values: 'cost_per_unit', 'total'." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```