Commenters debate healthcare system implications and political timing
4 Sep 21 8:16 PM · 2d ago · 3 comments · 1 source · development 4 of 4
Discussion turns to the U.S. healthcare system's reliance on cheaper foreign drugs as an informal patch, and to the policy's timing ahead of the midterm elections.
“Canadian pharmacies are duct tape for Americas broken health care system. If we rip the tape off first without a fix we're gonna be in trouble.”
mikeweissU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Federal agency implementing the suspension
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Just a reminder: Don’t assume that Canadian or other overseas pharmacies are cheaper. Check the actual price with your insurance coverage, or a discount program like GoodRx if you don’t have prescription coverage.I’ve had multiple conversations in the past several years with people who thought they were saving money with either Canadian pharmacies…
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Now is a good time to mention:costplusdrugs.comI have no affiliation. If anyone wants a domestic alternative to low cost pharmaceuticals this is a good one. Also sometimes GoodRx is worth checking out. Don’t hesitate to ask a pharmacist for a discount if you’re not using insurance. Sometimes that is the best price.
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Canadian pharmacies are duct tape for Americas broken health care system. If we rip the tape off first without a fix we're gonna be in trouble.
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The hoops you poor Americans have to jump through to get affordable health care is ridiculous in what is presented as a developed nation.
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I know very little about this topic, but maybe this ultimately helps force a real solution to our prescription drug cost problem?
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You're claiming that generics tend to be cheaper in Canada than the US. What are you basing this belief on?
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