Should the U.S. permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada?

A Drug for Everything

by A Drug for Everything on 4/3/2008 8:36:36 AM

There was an editorial in yesterday’s New York Times concerning cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia. It’s getting to the point that there is a drug for everything, or so the drug industry wants us to believe. When the companies for these prescription drugs began airing a plethora of commercials, all... Continue »

Should the US permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada?

by Should the US permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada? on 10/12/2007 6:26:39 AM

Competition is very desirable. It ultimately benefits all parties involved. This even includes the US drug companies who are adamantly opposed. The consuming public is clamoring for this permission. With some drugs, there is a vast difference in price between the US and Canada. This creates an inc... Continue »

A Light Came On

by A Light Came On on 2/6/2007 10:30:04 PM

Over the years, I was subjected to many idiotic arguments against drug reimportation. The drugs might not be safe (we know how wild and crazy Canada is about allow drugs made in the US to be used there.) I would describe myself as undecided, maybe leaning in favor until I picked up John Cox, "Polit... Continue »