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Icuby · Aug 28, 2012

I understand that we Americans can no longer buy our medication from Canadian Pharmaceys any more.

I have gotten mine there the last ten years with no problems and they are affordable and much cheaper than what our pharmacys are.

DaveK(IN) · Aug 28, 2012

I just got a mailing from one on Sat. They had hundreds of meds way cheaper than US prices. didn"t have mine. My doc worries about quality control and quality too.

jhilyer · Aug 28, 2012

Quality? Did Canada just become a third world nation?

America subsidizes the world where pharmacuticals are concerned. That's the problem!

It taked a lot of money to develop a new drug - and Americans pay for that development.

Sorry, this is just one of those issues that gets me hot under the collar. Let everyone share in the expense and the price will then be fair for everyone. Level the playing field.

Just read an article that said it all came down to price controls imposed by nations like Canada. The article also said that "in recent months, congress has introduced bills to stop drug price discrimination".

Guess when that article was written?

Wait for it...

May 25th, 2000.

We see how well that went.

Ken Macfarlane · Aug 28, 2012

We've got the same QC here. The labs have to pass FDA standards up here too. A lot of or drugs come from the US too, they sell them cheaper here because our gov won't pay too much for them.

The purchasers (provincial governments) have the negotiating power more than individual insurance companies.

oldtanker · Aug 28, 2012

(quoted from post at 09:28:18 08/28/12) Quality? Did Canada just become a third world nation?

America subsidizes the world where pharmacuticals are concerned. That's the problem!

It taked a lot of money to develop a new drug - and Americans pay for that development.

Sorry, this is just one of those issues that gets me hot under the collar. Let everyone share in the expense and the price will then be fair for everyone. Level the playing field.

Just read an article that said it all came down to price controls imposed by nations like Canada. The article also said that "in recent months, congress has introduced bills to stop drug price discrimination".

Guess when that article was written?

Wait for it...

May 25th, 2000.

We see how well that went.

Actually Americans pay for it twice, lot of pharmaceutical development is done with federal grant money and then we pay at the counter too.

Rick

Anonymous-0 · Aug 28, 2012

(quoted from post at 08:02:00 08/28/12) I understand that we Americans can no longer buy our medication from Canadian Pharmaceys any more.

I have gotten mine there the last ten years with no problems and they are affordable and much cheaper than what our pharmacys are.

[color=red:756276d8b9][b:756276d8b9]OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/b:756276d8b9][size=18:756276d8b9][/size:756276d8b9][/color:756276d8b9]

Think of all the American jobs you are sending away cause you ain't buyin American.........

You prolly got a walmart preferred customer card and drive a Lada too.... :roll:

Pretty much cover it guys??????????? It's a cryin shame that you would even have to consider buying from another country....

It's unbelievable what you folks get charged for medical related stuff and procedures.......

luv2wrench · Aug 28, 2012

AMERICAN BUSINESS RIPS OFF US CONSUMERS.

Got brother in law that is a Dr. Rx

Big mark up and profits!! I know a guy that deals in Ag Pharmacy. He makes 350,000 year, one of his biggest product is for deer and big horns. (Texas)

Alot of guys on here with a shed full of pretty tractors are saying, is he talking about me???

yep i m

Dick2 · Aug 28, 2012

You can still buy meds in Mexico; remember to take your passport with you or your won't be able to get back into the U.S.

Type in Algodones, Mexico; they have a website.

dhermesc · Aug 28, 2012

Not really. It has to be one of those politically correct drugs like ESCR or a treatment/cure for AIDs (apparently keeping it in your pants isn't good enough).

Need a drug for high blood pressure or epilepsy - you better hope the drug companies are making enough to bring one to market.

Ivan in Mich · Aug 28, 2012

Anyone get there meds through the VA? Check the bottle and see where they come from. Mine says Canada

504 · Aug 28, 2012

I can t tell you about now, but before the insurance we have now, we bought all our meds through Canada. (Google search) If you can t or even if you can, ask at the Dr. office and at the Pharmacy for help if available. I have a med that is 150.00 after insurance pays, the drug company gives me a card, and I now pay $10.00, all I did was ask my Dr., and he handed me a card.

Anonymous-0 · Aug 29, 2012

(quoted from post at 19:45:22 08/28/12) I can t tell you about now, but before the insurance we have now, we bought all our meds through Canada. (Google search) If you can t or even if you can, ask at the Dr. office and at the Pharmacy for help if available. I have a med that is 150.00 after insurance pays, the drug company gives me a card, and I now pay $10.00, all I did was ask my Dr., and he handed me a card.

You can only shake your head......... That 10 bucks you're paying is prolly all the cost it took to produce and package it and a small profit. The rest is nothing more than dishonest price gouging and taking advantage of the sick...

ihredo4 · Aug 29, 2012

For the past 5 years or so I felt like I was being raped every time I went to get my insulin. $135 each bottle and I use 3 bottles per month. Unfortunately that was one of 16-20 perscriptions I have each month. No wonder the iron was put on hold. LOL. Finally got on disability after my heart attack and Stevens Johnson issues. Grand total I was paying over $1000 a month for my meds before disability and now I don't feel guilty with the $60 co-pay today.

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