Canadians to Kerry: No Cheap Drugs

In a new report from the Financial Times says that more and more Canadian online pharmacies are rejecting bulk orders from U.S. states and municipalities. The concern seems to be that the increased orders will result in shortages and thus increase prices for Canadian residents.

"We don't want to give Americans the impression that we have unlimited supply for them to tap into on a commercial basis," said David Mackay, the association's executive director. "We can't be your complete drugstore."

So far, about 30 pharmacies have decided not to accept bulk orders of prescription drugs from U.S. states and municipalities.

Prescription drug prices are significantly lower in Canada than the United States, because of price controls and bulk buying by the 10 provinces.

But I am sure that Kerry has a "plan" for this as well.

Link: Canada reins in Internet drug sales