[TSO/ISPF]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access when a customs rule goes into effect later this month, a change that has sparked opposition from Democrats and some Republicans with the cost of living a top issue for voters ahead of midterm elections.

The rule applies to a swath of goods beyond drugs and is intended to collect tariffs and prevent illegal drugs from coming into the U.S. It comes as President Donald Trump has made lowering drug prices a top target in addressing soaring healthcare costs, and critics say the rule will hurt patients seeking affordable medicine.

I know AP is FAKE NEWS, but there are other sources claiming this same thing. How many in the Villages save thousands getting prescriptions filled by a Canadian Pharmacy? I know I save that much on Eliquis which is available in generic form from Canada but not in the US. Vote in November.

[ohioshooter]

I’ll second that, “Vote”. If we don’t it’s only going to get worse.

[Caymus]

Does it matter that much anymore since there is a cap on Plan D and suppliers like Mark Cuban's Cost Plus exist?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by TSO/ISPF

WASHINGTON (AP) — I know I save that much on Eliquis which is available in generic form from Canada but not in the US. Vote in November.

That’s just wrong. When I had my knee replacement last summer the doctor prescribed me 30 days of Eliquis. When I went to pick up the script they wanted $850 for 30 pills, so I asked the doctor if there was another blood thinner I could take that my part D insurance would cover. I was given a 30 day supply of the generic Lovenox instead, which was 60 prefilled syringes that cost me $200. It sure would have been nice to take one pill per day for a month instead of having to inject myself twice per day. But being the frugal New Englander that I am, I did the injections to save $650.