Poster
03-31-2004, 10:32 AM
Maryland lawmakers have drafted legislation that would allow the state to purchase cheaper drugs from Canada. Of, course federal regulators oppose the idea, but other states have already asked for exceptions. The mail-order program would only be available for state insured, Medicaid, and the uninsured.
“The senior citizens in Pipkin's district don't mind paying fair prices for high-quality U.S. prescriptions, but now people "feel like they're being taken advantage of," he said.”
“Maryland's health department could lose the $235 million a year it receives from the federal government for Medicaid if the state implements a program without FDA's permission, state health officials say.”
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“The senior citizens in Pipkin's district don't mind paying fair prices for high-quality U.S. prescriptions, but now people "feel like they're being taken advantage of," he said.”
“Maryland's health department could lose the $235 million a year it receives from the federal government for Medicaid if the state implements a program without FDA's permission, state health officials say.”
To read more go to: http://www.thewbalchannel.com/health/2962744/detail.html