As Millions of Americans Reach the Donut Hole, Cries Grow
Louder to Allow Drug Importation From foreign Online Pharmacies,
Senior advocacy group fuels the flame for drug importation,
and drug seizures at border are curtailed.
As the majority of American seniors on Medicare were swallowed
up by the donut hole-the point in Medicare Plan D when
beneficiaries must pay the full cost of their prescriptions,
outcries to remove barriers to cheaper drugs reached a new crescendo.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) launched
a $500,000 ad campaign in 14 states pushing for Senate action on
legislation that would let consumers buy U.S.-made prescription
drugs from online pharmacies in Canada and other countries.
"The fact that AARP is advocating importation is good news for
Canadian international pharmacies," states Dr. Paul Zickler of
DoctorSolve online pharmacy services.
"We know that medications from reputable international pharmacies
in countries that practice strict pharmaceutical safeguards have
always been safe. Now, AARP is saying it too." The senior advocacy
group is supporting the purchase of drugs from Canada, Australia,
Japan and nations within the European Union.
In addition, there is some good news regarding the seizure of
prescription medications at the border. Last week, House and Senate
Republicans reached an agreement that would prohibit U.S. Customs
agents from seizing up to a 3-month supply of prescribed medicines
from Canada. According to Zickler, it's a small crack in a big wall.
"Hopefully this is the beginning of a much bigger solution," says
Zickler. "Americans need to have unfettered access to their drugs,
not just from Canada, but other countries as well."
While the FDA still maintains that importing drugs from online
pharmacies is unsafe, Zickler says, "these are the same medications
made by the same manufacturers as those available in the U.S., and
they meet or exceed the standards met by U.S. pharmacies. The only
difference is they cost up to 40% less. And for Americans who are
hit with paying full fare for their prescriptions, that is a powerful
draw."
DoctorSolve, a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary
(license #BC Q37), offers lower-cost, long-term prescriptions.
A professionally registered pharmacist fills all prescriptions.
A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association,
DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online pharmacies by
PharmacyChecker.com. DoctorSolve has filled more than 200,000 U.S.
prescriptions.
For more information, call 1-866-732-0305 or visit
http://www.doctorsolve.com
