Drug Importation Policy
Current Laws and Issues for Debate
For some time now, Congress has been concerned with the high cost of prescription drugs in the United States. International comparisons of drug prices have confirmed that American consumers, particularly the elderly and uninsured, often pay much more for prescription drugs than do citizens in other countries. Often this price disparity stems from the fact that some countries _ especially those with nationalized health care systems _ have the leverage to negotiate lower drug prices due to their market strength as a single larger purchaser. Today, the lower prices in these countries have become an incentive for an increasing number…
