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Judge Shuts Down Prescription Drug Outlet
Ruling a Blow People Who Buy Cheaper Canadian Drugs
By KELLY KURT, AP
TULSA, Okla. (Nov. 6) - A federal judge granted the government's request Thursday to shut down a company, operating as Rx Depot and Rx of Canada, which helps customers buy cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Claire Eagan is a blow to customers who use the company to purchase less expensive medicines. It also could affect cities and states nationwide that are considering allowing employees to import drugs in order to cut rising prescription costs.
An estimated 1 million to 2 million Americans buy Canadian drugs through the Internet, storefront operations or by crossing the border.
The government asked Eagan to shut down the 85 storefronts operating nationwide under the two names.
"This court is not unsympathetic to the predicament faced by individuals who cannot afford their prescription drugs at U.S. prices," the judge wrote. "However, the defendants are able to offer lower prices only because they facilitate illegal activity determined by Congress to harm the public interest."
The judge said Congress is the best forum for weighing the prescription drug importation issue.
Food and Drug Administration officials alleged that the Tulsa-based company is breaking the law and putting the public at risk by importing drugs outside of its scrutiny. Only manufacturers are allowed to bring their medicines into the country.
Ruling a Blow People Who Buy Cheaper Canadian Drugs
By KELLY KURT, AP
TULSA, Okla. (Nov. 6) - A federal judge granted the government's request Thursday to shut down a company, operating as Rx Depot and Rx of Canada, which helps customers buy cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Claire Eagan is a blow to customers who use the company to purchase less expensive medicines. It also could affect cities and states nationwide that are considering allowing employees to import drugs in order to cut rising prescription costs.
An estimated 1 million to 2 million Americans buy Canadian drugs through the Internet, storefront operations or by crossing the border.
The government asked Eagan to shut down the 85 storefronts operating nationwide under the two names.
"This court is not unsympathetic to the predicament faced by individuals who cannot afford their prescription drugs at U.S. prices," the judge wrote. "However, the defendants are able to offer lower prices only because they facilitate illegal activity determined by Congress to harm the public interest."
The judge said Congress is the best forum for weighing the prescription drug importation issue.
Food and Drug Administration officials alleged that the Tulsa-based company is breaking the law and putting the public at risk by importing drugs outside of its scrutiny. Only manufacturers are allowed to bring their medicines into the country.
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