Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 02:22 pm
A groundbreaking bill approved by the Texas House aims to alleviate the financial burden on Texans by enabling them to access affordable prescription medications from Canadian pharmacies. The bill has now been forwarded to the Texas Senate for further debate and final approval.
Online pharmacies, including Canada Pharmacy, offer Americans the opportunity to purchase medications at lower prices compared to traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies. Canada Pharmacy has disclosed that other states, such as Colorado and Florida, are also considering similar measures to redefine the rules governing the purchase of medications. Officials in Colorado estimate potential savings of up to 65% for patients, while Florida projects savings of a staggering $150 million for state agencies.
Similar programs have already been implemented in New Mexico, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Given that 40% of individuals aged 65 and above rely on more than five monthly medications for their health conditions, it is estimated that many could save up to $200 per month, with some potentially saving as much as $900 on their prescriptions.
A spokesperson from Canada Pharmacy stated, “The exorbitant prices of prescription drugs in the US are placing immense strain on household budgets. Patients who require costly medications every month to manage their health conditions could save up to 70% by ordering their prescriptions online from Canada.”
“As a CIPA certified pharmacy, we ensure that every customer has a valid prescription, and all orders are dispensed by licensed pharmacists. The process mirrors that of purchasing from a local US pharmacy, but at a significantly reduced cost.”
The spokesperson added, “Identical medications are being dispensed in Canada and Mexico, yet US citizens are paying substantially more for them. This highlights systemic issues within the US pharmaceutical industry, as there is no other logical explanation for such price discrepancies.”
Advocating for the bill, politicians emphasized that it has the potential to save lives by making vital medications more affordable for many Texans.
For instance, while an EpiPen in the US costs $265, Texans and other US residents could acquire it for just $91 by ordering it from Canada.
