TORONTO: Canada opposes any U.S. plans to buy Canadian prescription drugs that might threaten the country's drug supply or raise costs for its own citizens, officials have told US authorities, in a new setback to the Trump administration's efforts to tackle high drug prices, according to documents obtained by Reuters.
The talking points, prepared by Canada's foreign ministry for use by Canadian officials who speak with U.S. officials, cite research suggesting shipments to the United States could cause shortages in Canada. The issue may pose a fresh challenge to Canada's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, while disruptions in the drug market would be an unwelcome headache for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, especially ahead of Canada's October election.
U.S. Democrats see Trump as increasingly vulnerable to criticism on healthcare costs. U.S. presidential contender Bernie Sanders has offered several bills and amendments that would allow drug imports, while Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar recently announced a drug price plan that would include letting patients order drugs from countries like Canada.
They also note there are already barriers to shipping drugs from Canada to the United States. For example, many purchase agreements forbid the re-export of drugs.
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