Importing and Marketing Canadian Patented Pharmaceuticals in the United States

Introduction: This paper researches the various aspects of importing Canadian Pharmaceuticals to the United States. Much has been written on this subject in the last year due to high cost of drugs, and healthcare generally in the United States. There has been a number of congressional bills that would facilitate the importation of Canadian drugs into the United States. The driving force behind this subject is the difference in prices between certain drugs sold in …

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