Authorization of the importation of prescription drugs from countries with lower prices than the United States is an increasingly attractive proposition for state and federal policymakers. The short-run benefit of reductions in prices of selected prescription drugs for selected patients may be viewed as a sufficient reason to favor importation. However, there may be longer-run effects of importation of prescription…

It is with concern that we observe your recent creation of an internet site intended to encourage Wisconisn citizens to purchase unapproved, illegal drugs from foreign pharmacies. Click here to download the letter in pdf format.

A report by Marv Shepherd, Ph.D. Submitted to: Representative John D. Dingell, Ranking Member, House Committee on Energy and Commerce and  Senator Norm Coleman, Chairman, Senate Permanent Select Committee on Investigations Download the file here.

Allowing Americans – and cash-strapped government medical programs – to save money by purchasing lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada seems like a no- brainer. …. But the promise of cheaper drugs comes with a "be careful what you wish for" clause. As Congress considers drug import legislation, lawmakers should heed the physician's prescription to "first do no harm." A Register-Guard…

The illegal sale of narcotics and other prescription drugs over the Internet is a growing problem that federal officials are struggling to cope with, according to law enforcement officials. Traffic is rapidly increasing, and there are many cases of fraud and dangerous fluctuations in potency. NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports. April 22, 2004 Click here to hear the full story at…

Los Angeles — Preocupados por el incremento en los casos de medicamentos de contrabando, la Asociacin de Farmacuticos de California, junto con expertos de salud, advierten sobre los peligros de comprar medicinas en el exterior a precios ms bajos. Andrea Alegra 8 de abril, 2004 Chasque aqu para leer la historia completa en holahoy.com (registro libre requerido).

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