Woerner
04-23-2004, 07:54 AM
Phizer’s chief publicly denounced the proposed importation bill introduced by several Senators Wednesday. He says the measure would open the gate for too many counterfeit and unsafe drugs.
“While importing cheaper drugs from Canada ``looks like an easy fix'' for patients, he said, the practice exposes all Americans ``to a rising tide of counterfeit drugs,'' most indistinguishable from legitimate ones.”
“Pfizer's chairman and chief executive Henry McKinnell said the ``importation of medicines across America's borders poses a clear threat to patient safety.''
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“While importing cheaper drugs from Canada ``looks like an easy fix'' for patients, he said, the practice exposes all Americans ``to a rising tide of counterfeit drugs,'' most indistinguishable from legitimate ones.”
“Pfizer's chairman and chief executive Henry McKinnell said the ``importation of medicines across America's borders poses a clear threat to patient safety.''
To read more go to: http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/biz/content/business/ap_story.html/Financial/AP.V0029.AP-Pfizer-Sharehol.html;COXnetJSessionID=AJPgi9ZaKdh2KmKNlkT ZDD9uQEcHi5KaBQO2sHQ82MwqPZdLI5Jp!-1849049220?urac=n&urvf=10827241287260.4754058925390603