An English pharmaceuticals wholesaler that entered a contract last year as part of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plan to buy $7 million worth of flu shots from Europe has sued the State of Illinois because it has not paid for the vaccine. Published April 1, 2005 By John Chase, Tribune staff reporter Read the full story at chicagotribune.com.

April 1 (Bloomberg) — Canadian pharmacist Daren Jorgenson travels to Europe once a month trying to expand the secret network of 60 suppliers that helps him sell discount drugs to U.S. customers. Pfizer Inc. wants the trade to stop. Read the full story at bloomberg.com.

The Ontario Pharmacists' Association joined the Maine Pharmacy Association at the state house on Wednesday to oppose the Governor's plan to import prescription drugs from Canada. March 31, 2005 Read the full story at wlbz2.com.

Ranchi, March 28: The recently-tabled Comptroller and Auditor General report on the functioning of the health and family planning department has painted a very grim picture of the prevailing situation and has hinted at a still darker future. RUDRA BISWAS Tuesday, March 29, 2005 Read the full story at telegraphindia.com.

AZUSA — An Upland man who pleaded guilty to illegal trafficking of more than $5.6 million in fake Viagra tablets had his sentencing date extended to May 16, U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman Thom Mrozek said. Monday, March 28, 2005 Read the full story at sgvrtribune.com.

Like millions of Americans, Margaret Copeland's 5-year-old son, Will, relies on prescription medications for his asthma and inhales the drugs daily with the help of a small, tabletop machine. By Julie Appleby, USA TODAY Updated 3/24/2005 Read the full story at usatoday.com.

NEW YORK (SH) – Once the Easter Bunny completes his Sunday rounds, perhaps he will fulfill the fantasies of American politicians and make Canadian drug importation work. Alas, Canada is no Oz with streets paved with Prozac. Unless its 32.1 million citizens start multiplying like rabbits, Canada's pharmaceutical market will remain too small to satisfy 295.7 million Americans. March 24,…

SPRINGFIELD – State workers are adding another duty to their job description – publicity agent for the beleaguered I-SaveRx prescription drug program. By Mary Massingale, Copley News Service Thursday, March 24, 2005 Read the full story at pjstar.com.