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Governor may veto ‘I-didn’t-know’ bill

May 26, 2005
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TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday he may veto a bill that would let doctors facing discipline for using dangerous, unapproved drugs in their practices argue they trusted a manufacturer or supplier who said nothing about them being unsafe. By DAVID ROYSE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS May 25. 2005 Read the full story at heraldtribune.com.

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Time to End the Importation Experiment

May 26, 2005
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Second Haul of Bogus Vet Drugs Seized in Raid

May 25, 2005
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A substantial amount of illegal and counterfeit veterinary drugs destined for use in the Irish Republic were seized north of the border in a raid today. By Dan McGinn, PA Ireland Political Editor Wed 25 May 2005 Read the full story at scotsman.com.

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Health Ministry Will Review Security Label Usage If Ineffective

May 24, 2005
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) — The Health Ministry will not hesitate to review the usage of security labels for products registered under the Drug Control Authority (DCA) if it is proven to be ineffective, Minister Dr Chua Soi Lek said Tuesday. May 24, 2005 Read the full story at bernama.com.

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Bill would let Texans buy Canadian drugs

May 23, 2005
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AUSTIN – The state of Texas would help citizens buy cheaper prescription drugs from Canada and would inspect some Canadian pharmacies for safety under legislation tentatively approved Sunday by the Texas House. By CLAY ROBISON, Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau May 23, 2005 Read the full story at chron.com.

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U.S. Seizes Assets of Operator of Online Drug Business

May 23, 2005
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Federal authorities have begun to seize sports cars and other assets from a 25-year-old Minnesota man whose online prescription drug business has been the focus of a yearlong inquiry by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. By TOM ZELLER Jr. Published: May 23, 2005 Read the full story at nytimes.com.

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Canadian drug bill may face roadblock

May 23, 2005
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AUSTIN – Legislation that would help Texans buy less expensive prescription drugs from Canada faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Although the House voted overwhelmingly to add the provision to a sunset bill reauthorizing the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the Senate sponsor of the pharmacy measure said Monday he doesn't know if he will accept the change. By…

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Bad Medicine

May 23, 2005
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The Internet is a marvelous mechanism for selling things–including things that are either illegal or just plain dangerous. Matthew Herper 05.23.05 Read the full story at forbes.com.

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Feds seize assets of Burnsville online pharmacy

May 22, 2005
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Federal authorities have seized more than $4 million in assets from a Burnsville-based online pharmacy and four people connected with the company, which allegedly sold up to $18 million worth of pain killers over the Internet. Warren Wolfe, Star Tribune May 21, 2005 Read the full story at startribune.com.

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Panel approves prescription drug bill by deadline

May 21, 2005
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CARSON CITY — Hours before a deadline for action, a Senate panel voted in favor of a bill to help Nevadans buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. Las Vegas Review-Journal Saturday, May 21, 2005 Read the full story at reviewjournal.com.

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