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Allowing Americans – and cash-strapped government medical programs – to save money by purchasing lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada seems like a no- brainer. …. But the promise of cheaper drugs comes with a "be careful what you wish for" clause. As Congress considers drug import legislation, lawmakers should heed the physician's prescription to "first do no harm." A Register-Guard…
Read MoreIn May 2004, anesthesiologist and American Medical Association trustee Rebecca J. Patchin, MD spoke before the Department of Health and Human Services Task Force on Drug Importation to express concern about the safety and reliability of imported drugs.
Read MoreThe illegal sale of narcotics and other prescription drugs over the Internet is a growing problem that federal officials are struggling to cope with, according to law enforcement officials. Traffic is rapidly increasing, and there are many cases of fraud and dangerous fluctuations in potency. NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports. April 22, 2004 Click here to hear the full story at…
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