Importing Prescription Drugs Objectives, Options, and Outlook

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drugs.

Medical economics.

Pharmaceutical industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Examines issues surrounding importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. from Canada and other countries. Discusses the current system for prescription drug distribution and importation; legislative proposals for prescription drug importation under debate in Congress; issues for Congressional consideration, including drug safety and effectiveness, program feasibility, and cost savings; and Congressional options for controlling drug costs

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Importing Prescription Drugs

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-DSP-0217

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