Woerner
06-28-2004, 07:56 AM
Despite FDA warnings, one Massachusetts town has saved itself $ 3 million dollars by importing Canadian drugs for state retirees. The city of Boston is following in Springfield’s footsteps. Boston begins its own importation deal next month.
“Thomas McGinnis, the FDA's director of pharmacy affairs, said the agency has warned Springfield to stop its importation program and has sent warning letters to CanaRx Services to stop selling drugs to Americans.”
“To save $6 million next year, the city hopes to enroll at least two-thirds of the 10,000 employees, retirees, and family members in its insurance program who regularly take a prescription drug.”
To read more go to: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/06/26/city_finds_a_cure_in_drug_imports/
“Thomas McGinnis, the FDA's director of pharmacy affairs, said the agency has warned Springfield to stop its importation program and has sent warning letters to CanaRx Services to stop selling drugs to Americans.”
“To save $6 million next year, the city hopes to enroll at least two-thirds of the 10,000 employees, retirees, and family members in its insurance program who regularly take a prescription drug.”
To read more go to: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/06/26/city_finds_a_cure_in_drug_imports/