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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to block a rule that would allow the importation of Canadian prescription drugs (see our blog post on the complaint). Despite the apparent green light, it will be a while before we see Canadian drugs on our pharmacy shelves. Last week, the D.C.
The FDA has drafted a proposed rule to facilitate wholesale importation of lower-cost drugs from Canada, pursuant to Section 804 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. What about personal drug importation ? drug products to which patents apply) cost on average three times more in the United States than Canada (Refs.
Americans who have been relying on trips to Canada for cheaper prescription drugs may not be able to do so for about a month, but really who knows how long. But let’s face it: we need drug companies and the FDA more than ever right now, and I wish them Godspeed in efforts to find and approve treatments to fight COVID-19.
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