President Obama: Americans Can Trust Licensed Canadian Pharmacies
President Barack Obama
John Mattes of the CW television affiliate in San Diego has an excellent segment on President Obama’s support of Canadian pharmacies as a means to lower the outrageously high drug prices paid by American consumers. Here’s an excerpt:
It was less than 5 years ago that seniors had a great way to buy cheaper drugs. Stores opened up locally, selling access to Canadian pharmacies. Seniors saved up to 50% on drugs — until the FDA ordered the stores closed, citing safety.
The FDA said seniors were at risk but could not produce a single senior who had gotten ill from Canadian pharmaceuticals.
Now the Obama White House is planning to reverse the policy, to let seniors make a choice where to buy their prescription drugs.
Greg Knoll is a healthcare advocate. He supports the Obama proposal, saying he has seen what happens when seniors can’t afford prescriptions.
“I saw seniors eat cat food in order to afford prescription drugs,” said Knoll…
Knoll says Americans should be able to choose where to buy their drugs.
“Isn’t that the great American way? Supply and demand?” asked Knoll. “It’s competition. It’s where you can get the best price for your dollar.”
Watch the video of Mattes’ report.
