Canadian drug distributors say no to Trump import plan

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Many of Canada's drug suppliers cannot, or will not, agree to ship cheaper prescription medicines into the United States, a new challenge to the ...

TORONTO: Many of Canada's drug suppliers cannot, or will not, agree to ship cheaper prescription medicines into the United States, a new challenge to the Trump administration's push to reduce drug prices, companies and industry officials told Reuters.

"We have not been contacted and we are not planning to participate," said Loblaw Companies Ltd, which owns Canada's largest pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart."Canadian patients currently face product and drug shortages and we are concerned this initiative may exacerbate what is already a critical issue.

McKesson Canada, a subsidiary of McKesson Corp referred questions to Chiasson. The organization is also a listed member of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies Canada, a lobby group that opposes drug exports to the United States. Kohl & Frisch, a large closely-held distributor, did not respond to requests for comment. Metro Inc which owns major pharmacy chain Jean Coutu, declined to comment.

 

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