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Senate rejects low-cost drug imports
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| Contributor | RP |
| Last Edited | RP Dec 15, 2009 06:30pm |
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| Category | Proposed Legislation |
| Author | ALAN FRAM |
| News Date | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The Senate has narrowly rejected a plan to allow Americans to import low-cost prescription drugs from Canada and other countries.
The amendment by North Dakota Democrat Byron Dorgan failed on a 51-48 vote. Sixty votes were needed to prevail.
Importing prescription drugs for personal use is a violation of federal law. Dorgan's amendment would have lifted the ban, allowing access to low-cost medicines from developed countries where the government limits drug prices. |
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