Healthy Skepticism Library item: 11233

Warning: This library includes all items relevant to health product marketing that we are aware of regardless of quality. Often we do not agree with all or part of the contents.

Publication type: Journal Article

Shepherd M.
Drug importation and safety of drugs obtained from Canada.
Ann Pharmacother 2007 Jul; 41:(7):1288-91
http://www.theannals.com/cgi/content/full/41/7/1288

Abstract:

Drug importation from Canada has been hotly debated for nearly a decade. Many believe that drug importation will bring needed competition and lower US drug prices. Opposition argues that the costs of ensuring product quality and safety, as well as added healthcare costs, will offset savings attained from imported pharmaceuticals. The US needs to become innovative and seek solutions that will provide effective, safe, and economical pharmaceuticals without placing a burden on other countries and without damaging the pharmaceutical research.

Keywords:
Publication Types: Comment Review MeSH Terms: Canada Drug Costs/legislation & jurisprudence Drug Industry/economics Drug Industry/legislation & jurisprudence Drugs, Generic/adverse effects* Drugs, Generic/economics* Humans Legislation, Drug/economics Prescriptions, Drug/economics* United States Substances: Drugs, Generic