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Pharmaceutical-Sponsored Internet Initiative May Mislead Consumers...

May 29, 2008
PharmacyChecker.com

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY - MAY 29th, 2008 - At least five legitimate, low-cost, drug-selling websites have been labeled “Not Recommended” in a list published by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) in a new initiative launched on May 16 sponsored by Pfizer Inc.  Read more

The Internet is Not the Cause of Prescription Drug Abuse

May 27, 2008
eMediaWire

The illegal purchase of prescription drugs online has been a hot topic of late. But media outlets and the public should be careful not to blame legitimate Internet pharmacies for the problem.  Read more

Drug Industry Contributing More to Democrats

May 26, 2008
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sharp reversal, drug and medical device companies are giving more money to Democrats than Republicans this election season, one more sign of the campaign difficulties the GOP could face this November.  Read more

Hillary Clinton: Statement Regarding the Senate's Action to Undermine Proposed Prescription Drug Reimportation Legislation

May 15, 2008
JustHillary.com

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Senate’s action to undermine proposed prescription drug reimportation legislation…May 8, 2007 …  Read more

Lawmakers OK Program to Buy Foreign Medicines

May 9, 2008
Star Bulletin

Hawaii residents will be able to buy inexpensive foreign prescription drugs over the Internet under a new state law approved over objections from Gov. Linda Lingle.  Read more

Internet Pharmacies in Manitoba Face Serious Threat

April 28, 2008
Racher Press, Inc.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba--While Canadian Internet pharmacy operators scan the campaign platforms of the United States presidential candidates to compare their respective levels of commitment to opening up the market to less-expensive imported prescription drugs, those based in Manitoba have a more immediate concern. They are threatened with being regulated out of existence.  Read more

McCain’s Health ‘Jihad’ May Cost Pfizer, Doctors

March 21, 2008
Bloomberg.com

March 20 (Bloomberg) -- John McCain is bolstering his reputation as a maverick by encouraging Americans to buy lower- priced drugs from Canada, a plan that may cost Pfizer Inc. and the drug industry $40 billion over 10 years.  Read more

Medicare Pains

December 6, 2007
The Ranoake Times

Talk to anyone who is involved with the government’s prescription drug plan, and most of what you hear is bad news.  Read more

McCain Calls for Canadian Drug Reimportation

November 17, 2007
JohnMcCain.com

CANAAN, Vt. - Republican presidential contender John McCain on Saturday said he wants to again allow the importation of prescription drugs from Canada as a way to bring health care costs under control.  Read more

Health Care Groups Spending Millions on Lobbying

September 17, 2007
CQ Healthbeat News

In the first half of 2007, the health care sector doled out more than $227 million for lobbying efforts — the first time spending has topped $200 million, according to a tally of semi-annual reports filed with the Senate Office of Public Records.  Read more