August 27, 2007
amednews.com
Washington -- Congress passed two spending bills just before its August recess that would expand Americans' access to imported prescription drugs. Both measures, however, still need the other chamber's approval. Read more
August 9, 2007
Dorgan Senate Government Newsroom
WASHINGTON, D.C.) --- Today House and Senate sponsors of bipartisan drug importation legislation acclaimed the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) which announced its support for legislation to permit legal importation of FDA-approved medications. Read more
August 3, 2007
USA Today
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Thursday effectively permitting the importation of lower-cost prescription drugs from places such as Canada, Australia and Europe. Read more
June 26, 2007
Wired Magazine
I have a medical condition that requires an expensive drug regimen, and I’m considering buying my meds from an online Canadian pharmacy. Good idea? Read more
May 7, 2007
Winona Daily News
A bill that would direct the secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices with the pharmaceutical companies was recently stalled in the U.S. Senate, and although 55 senators voted to end debate, it was not the 60 percent required to overcome a filibuster. The House of Representatives had already passed a similar bill. Read more
May 7, 2007
AARP Press Center
The U.S. Senate today approved an amendment that would allow for the safe and legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. Read more
May 4, 2007
Los Angeles Times
The Senate, giving a boost to a measure long favored by congressional Democrats, opened the door Thursday to letting American consumers save money on prescription medicines by ordering them from Canada and other developed countries where prices are lower. Read more
May 4, 2007
News Inferno
Seeking ways to reduce the soaring costs of prescription drugs for American consumers, the Senate approved their drug-reimportation provision for a final vote. That final vote is slated to occur at some point next week, even as President Bush has threatened to veto the measure. Read more
May 4, 2007
Winnipeg Sun
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, this week began a new push in his quest to allow Americans to import prescription drugs from other countries. Read more
May 4, 2007
Sioux City Journal
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, this week began a new push in his quest to allow Americans to import prescription drugs from other countries. Read more