AggieDave 6 #1 March 5, 2003 There are a couple Canadian companies that are selling really discounted prescriptions via the Internet and telephone, directed mainly at senior citizens. They're shipped from Canada to whomever in the States. I know small time businesses have done this for years, that's how quite a few illegal prescriptions are filled for addicts in the States; however, this is a big time operation, with commercials on TV and all. I've always thought that sort of operation, from across the boarder was illegal.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #2 March 5, 2003 It is, technically. I work with a guy from Canadia, ehh. He and I were talking about the profit margins on this. It basically boils to to border enforcement...can you or do you want to spend the resources to check every parcel being shipped back and forth. For the time being people are making money on a lack of enforcement.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 March 5, 2003 From the reports I've been reading, technically, shipping prescription medications across the boarder for personal use is illegal.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #4 March 5, 2003 Just to play the devil's advocate here, I personally know a few older people who are taking advantage of this to get there meds and they are saving enough money to keep their house, pay bills, etc. Should it be wrong to get the meds over the border or should it be wrong for drug companies to charge so freakin' much for their product just cause they have a patent. I mean, profit's one thing, but damn, is it more important than people? Just a thought or two. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 March 5, 2003 I honestly don't really have a problem with it, I think that medication costs in this country is WAY too high! These companies are more worried about profit then actually helping people (which companies generally do, duh, they're supposed to make money). I was just trying to figure out how they can legally do this.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #6 March 5, 2003 I agree 100% but thats only b/c i take care of my grandma who is on some not so cheap meds. She has an HMO so we usually end up paying for the meds she needs. The only thing i am worried about is the quality of the product. Like going to a rave and buying E (never done it!) you don't know what the hell your getting!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #7 March 5, 2003 That is what I meant, maybe I insinuated that I was answering your subject line. Technically it is illegal. But from what I hear enforcement of weed possession is very laid back in Canada as well. Like...sorry we have to take this from you, you have too much for personal use.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #8 March 5, 2003 I wouldn't worry too much Viking. Usually the meds are from the same company as you'd get down here. There are some exceptions, but not a lot form what I've seen. Canada's health care system just kicks our health care system's ass. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #9 March 5, 2003 Ya i have heard that Canada's healther care (FREE!!) kicks ass. I am gonna femur i would want it to happen in canada!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #10 March 5, 2003 QuoteI am gonna femur i would want it to happen in canada!! tell me when, I'll bring my camera! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #11 March 5, 2003 yeah I guess I agree with you....except that I am a scientist & we work long & hard getting something to work...it can take years, we're not just slapping up a a webpage here...but we still don't get paid much even though we're saving lives. Vanna White gets paid a lot more than I do, and she just turns letters...I'm trying to cure cancer here, and I can't even pay off my student loans...on the other hand, how much of the value of my work gets sucked up by the rich CEOs on the top who never even do any science...hmmm something to think about. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 March 5, 2003 and for those of you who live in countries where you have socialized medicine, and THINK you don't pay for it , well, guess again. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #13 March 5, 2003 we pay for it, don't worry. i just did my taxes! and the care is not equal for all, if you have money, you get better, more timely care. i've been waiting for over 3 months now just to get an appointment to see a specialist. when i do get teh appointment, it will probably be for 4 or 5 months in the future. good thing it isn't life threatening. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,550 #14 March 5, 2003 A large part of the increase in drug costs goes back to when they started being able to advertise drugs on TV and in mainstream media. All those ads for new allergy medicines, viagra, and the like cost a whole lot of money. Also, drug sales reps schmooze a LOT, and provide a lot of free samples. Marketing is a very significant part of the cost of our drugs in the US. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #15 March 5, 2003 No kidding Wendy, ask anyone in drug sales. WOW, talk about living large. On the flip side, everyone here always mentions TSOing costs. How much does FDA approval run? My roommates work for Alcon Labs, one of them in R&D. You would be amazed to see the stuff that has been invented for 5 years, but will not be on the market for a few more, until all the long term stability tests are done.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ERICCONNELLY 0 #16 March 5, 2003 As others have said. It's not. In many states, the media running the advertisement can be fined for advertising an illegal product. Don't know 'bout TX tho. they do things differn't down there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,550 #17 March 5, 2003 Yup, FDA approval is expensive. And, like TSO approval, it's never going to make everyone happy. You think about the drugs that aren't on the market, then you think about the ones (thalidomide, phen-phen) that made it to the market. You're playing with people's lives, trying to make very complex interactions perfect. It's never going to be perfect. The human cost of screwing up is hurt or dead people. The financial cost is huge lawsuits and your company going under, and huge insurance costs which drive up the cost of all drugs. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
