Americans support unrestricted access to online pharmacies in Canada and elsewhere
The debate about the importation of cheap medications from Canada has been going on in the United States for many years. With the introduction of a new bill in the U.S. Congress, the issue has once again been thrust into the spotlight.
The debate about the importation of cheap medications from Canada has been going on in the United States for many years. With the introduction of a new bill in the U.S. Congress, the issue has once again been thrust into the spotlight. What is more, it appears that American customers of Canadian online pharmacies may be supportive of the proposal.
One part of Texas Representative Ron Paul's Prescription Drug Affordability Act, which was introduced in early February, would stop the U.S. government from prosecuting those who buy less expensive drugs from international retailers, including Canadian online pharmacies.
Paul justified the bill by saying it would make pharmaceuticals more affordable to millions of Americans, including seniors citizens who typically face higher medical bills than other demographic groups. The proposal is also meant to be a way of curbing escalating healthcare costs in the U.S.
In a recent survey conducted by one Canadian online pharmacy among its American customers, nearly half of all respondents said they were in favor of officially legalizing the practice that has been popular for years. Only less than 1 percent were against it, while the rest said they did not know enough about the proposal to have an opinion.
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