For years, Americans have crossed borders
to buy medications they could not afford in the USA. Now, innovative mail-delivery
programs have been developed to accommodate Americans who do not have the ability to
physically travel out of the USA to get their medications. For most Americans, Canada is
the most desirable source for their medications because:
Canadian medication information is printed in English.
The Canadian health-care team is dedicated to patient safety.
The USA/Canadian currency-exchange rate is essentially stable.
Canadians are "American-friendly".
Canada is a long-term firmly-established USA trading partner.
"(Prescription) price differences are remarkable. Medication
for illnesses like arthritis, allergies and depression…(are) sometimes half the
price. How? Canada has drug price limits. Drug companies don’t hike up prices like
they do in the U.S., and the American dollar is worth more in Canada." -- NBC --
Spokane, Washington, (2/13/2002)
