Canada bans export of drugs ahead of new rule allowing U.S. states to import in bulk
Ottawa, November 30 (RHC)-- Canada banned the export of some medications to the U.S. before a new rule took effect on Monday, allowing U.S. pharmacists to import Canadian drugs in bulk.
Canada enacted the ban to prevent prescription shortages on its own soil. A major pharmaceutical lobbying group is suing over the new rule, saying the federal government cannot pass off the responsibility of ensuring the safety and cost-effectiveness of imported drugs to state authorities.
