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High prescription costs force many seniors to consider rationing medication. “I've been thinking — if I could just do this every other day rather than every day to make the medicine last longer," Barbara Weigand said. "Isn't that sad?“ www.the-independent.com/bulletin/new...
Older voters name their biggest concerns ahead of midterms: 'Isn't that sad?'
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Telehealth has made it easier than ever to get a prescription for GLP-1s, but the convenience telehealth offers does not always come with the medical oversight patients need. Read Dr. Phan's 6 Safety Tips for Seeking GLP-1 Medications Through Telehealth: www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/glp-te...
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Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: 6 Safety Tips for Seeking GLP-1 Medications Through Telehealth A: Telehealth has made it easier than ever to get a prescription for GLP-1s, but the convenience telehealth affor...
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This is a serious concern for many Americans. The government needs to support and push for better pharmacy access for everyone and this case is not going to help with that.
"With new U.S. customs requirements for international mail scheduled to take effect on January 20, 2027, I am deeply concerned about whether I will continue to have access to the treatment that has finally given me my health back." www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/medica...
Medicare Denied the Only Drug That Worked for My Rare Disease. A Canadian Pharmacy Made It Affordable. | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Medicare Denied the Only Drug That Worked for My Rare Disease. A Canadian Pharmacy Made It Affordable. A: Janet Mockovciak was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in her lungs and lymph...
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"One of my medications was not covered by my Part D plan. PharmacyChecker saved me a large amount of $$ money. Printed a coupon ...it was a very easy process. And i'm so very thankful." www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6ad1...
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“For patients concerned about losing access to lower-cost prescriptions from abroad, this delay is a welcome reprieve, but not a permanent solution," said Merith Basey MSc, CEO of Patients For Affordable Drugs. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US delays small imports rule that raised alarm over prescription drug costs
The US government has delayed by 90 days implementation of new customs requirements for small international mail shipments, a move that should forestall higher prices for imported prescription drugs ...
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US Customs & Border Protection has announced a 90-day extension of the mandatory implementation date for its new international mail entry requirements to January 20, 2027, stating that international mail entry procedures will remain unchanged until then. www.pharmacychecker.com/news/pharmac...!
PharmacyChecker Urges FDA to Preserve Personal Prescription Drug Importation Under New CBP Rule | PharmacyChecker.com
UPDATE — October 19, 2026: On October 14, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a 90-day extension of the mandatory implementation date for its new international mail entry require...
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“PharmacyChecker.com, started by a physician, ... [is] a good resource for patients who want to import medicines as a way to reduce their drug costs.” — Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Author of An American Sickness
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What to Do if You Can No Longer Order Prescription Drugs From Abroad | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: What to Do if You Can No Longer Order Prescription Drugs From Abroad A: If you compare drug costs online, you may have quickly come across the international mail order option simply because medications in Canada and India, for example, are much cheaper than those on U.S. pharmacy shelves. For those patients who are used to – or new to – ordering their medicine from abro
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"My mother, w/ tears in her eyes and resignation on her face, declared, 'I will go without. It’s fine.' After 2 bypasses & 2 stents were placed, her insurance wouldn’t cover the newer (more expensive) blood thinner..." www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/americ... #drugprices
My Mother Was Ready to Go Without Her Medicine. Millions of Americans Could Face the Same Choice. | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: My Mother Was Ready to Go Without Her Medicine. Millions of Americans Could Face the Same Choice. A: After two bypasses and two stents were placed, her insurance wouldn’t cover...
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While not everyone is eligible, Dr. Phan recommends organizations and resources available to assist with medication access right here in the United States. www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/cannot...
What to Do if You Can No Longer Order Prescription Drugs From Abroad | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: What to Do if You Can No Longer Order Prescription Drugs From Abroad A: If you compare drug costs online, you may have quickly come across the international mail order option s...
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"So it jumped from $10 a month or $30 for three months to $400 for three months. Needless to say, for years -- instead of taking two a day -- I only took one." - Sandra Sharp, who purchased medicines from Canada www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol8u...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection rule cracks down on Canadian prescription drug imports
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79-year-old Connecticut resident Herb Kolodny says he orders 4 medications through Canadian pharmacies to treat his heart & lung conditions. He says one drug costs him ~$17/month and would jump to about $500-$600 if purchased in the U.S. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/pol...
Advocates sound the alarm on prescription drug importation policy change
Advocates sound the alarm on prescription drug importation policy change
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People are worried that they will lose access to critical medicine. www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/pre...
Prescription Panic: Will Canadian Drug Imports Stop on October 22?
New rules threaten Canadian drug imports, leaving patients worried about losing access to affordable lifesaving medicines.
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A Dallas woman relies on a Canadian online pharmacy for affordable Xifaxan. New U.S. customs requirements taking effect October 22 could jeopardize not only her access but that of millions of other Americans who import lower-cost medications. www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/dallas...
Dallas Woman Pays $10 a Week for Medicine From Canada. She Could Soon Face $1,100. | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Dallas Woman Pays $10 a Week for Medicine From Canada. She Could Soon Face $1,100. A: A Dallas woman featured in a September 22 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article, “Americans Ar...
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100% of the testable samples purchased from PharmacyChecker-accredited websites passed the authenticity test. www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/test-m...
Does PharmacyChecker test the authenticity of prescription medication? | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Does PharmacyChecker test the authenticity of prescription medication? A: The verification arm of our organization, led by Dr. Ross Phan, a licensed pharmacist based in Dallas,...
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“This is a significant blow to the rights of U.S. citizens,” wrote Ramana Gopalan, MD, MPH, an internist practicing in Maryland, in the wake of reports that CBP could block personal-use prescription drug shipments under new international mail procedures. www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/signif...
“A Significant Blow”: Physician Responds to Concerns CBP and FDA May Block Personal Prescription Drug Imports | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: “A Significant Blow”: Physician Responds to Concerns CBP and FDA May Block Personal Prescription Drug Imports A: “This is a significant blow to the rights of U.S. citizens and ...
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New @homelandcbp.bsky.social requirements taking effect October 22 could disrupt Americans’ access to lower-cost medicines unless @fda.gov maintains its longstanding, risk-based approach to personal imports. www.pharmacychecker.com/news/pharmac...
PharmacyChecker Urges FDA to Preserve Personal Prescription Drug Importation Under New CBP Rule | PharmacyChecker.com
New customs requirements taking effect October 22 could disrupt Americans’ access to lower-cost medicines unless FDA maintains its longstanding, risk-based approach to personal imports WHITE PL...
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According to PharmacyChecker Policy 16-03, “refrigerated medications must maintain Cold-Chain Integrity at 2ºC - 8ºC throughout all stages of processing, storage, packaging, and shipping, including until receipt by the patient.” www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/pharma...
Is your online pharmacy certified to ship refrigerated medications internationally? | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Is your online pharmacy certified to ship refrigerated medications internationally? A: Attempting to seek out affordable insulin online can be a confusing and scary prospect. C...
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Comparison is the thief of...savings 😉 You can save money on Enbrel using PharmacyChecker.com drug price comparisons. #healthmatters #savings #affordablehealthcare #rheumatoidarthritis
100% of the testable samples purchased from PharmacyChecker-accredited websites passed the authenticity test. www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/test-m...
Does PharmacyChecker test the authenticity of prescription medication? | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Does PharmacyChecker test the authenticity of prescription medication? A: The verification arm of our organization, led by Dr. Ross Phan, a licensed pharmacist based in Dallas,...
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"The estimate for the in-office procedure was around $3,000. The bill when she was forced at the last minute to switch to the surgery center was around $6,000." www.cbsnews.com/news/vertica...
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescri...
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Four years after founding @consumerlab.bsky.social in 1999, Tod Cooperman started PharmacyChecker to evaluate pharmacies in Canada and elsewhere that sell prescription medicine to Americans online. www.consumerlab.com/answers/how-...
Find Trusted Online Canadian Pharmacies to Fill Prescriptions - ConsumerLab.com
Learn more about finding a trusted online pharmacy in Canada and how drug prices compare between the U.S. and Canada.
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Thanks Lucia for helping me draft the PharmacyChecker policy for cold-chain certification requirements! This was a challenging project, but a rewarding experience to work toward safeguarding the cold-chain integrity of #medicines. === @pharmacychecker.bsky.social #policy
PharmacyChecker@pharmacychecker.bsky.social · 3mo agoAccording to PharmacyChecker Policy 16-03, “refrigerated medications must maintain Cold-Chain Integrity at 2ºC - 8ºC throughout all stages of processing, storage, packaging, and shipping, including until receipt by the patient.” www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/pharma...
Comparison is the thief of...savings 😉 You can save money on Enbrel using PharmacyChecker.com drug price comparisons. #healthmatters #savings #affordablehealthcare #rheumatoidarthritis
According to PharmacyChecker Policy 16-03, “refrigerated medications must maintain Cold-Chain Integrity at 2ºC - 8ºC throughout all stages of processing, storage, packaging, and shipping, including until receipt by the patient.” www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/pharma...
Is your online pharmacy certified to ship refrigerated medications internationally? | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Is your online pharmacy certified to ship refrigerated medications internationally? A: Attempting to seek out affordable insulin online can be a confusing and scary prospect. C...
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US drug prices are egregiously high. Take Humira: A year's supply: $77k US median household income: $84k A single medication shouldn't be capable of consuming nearly an entire household's annual income. www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/aarp-p...
International Drug Prices Get Cheaper as U.S. Prices Keep Climbing | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: International Drug Prices Get Cheaper as U.S. Prices Keep Climbing A: According to AARP, the U.S. list prices for 25 brand prescription drugs increased 81% after market entry, ...
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Savings Available Now for Drugs Awaiting Medicare Price Cuts in 2027 | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Savings Available Now for Drugs Awaiting Medicare Price Cuts in 2027 A: Prescription drug costs in the U.S. remain one of the biggest financial burdens for millions of American...
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and I looked up the pricing after getting his prescription filled & being shocked at the label showing the undiscounted price- his cardiac vet gave us a discount card because it would have been $1800 for 2 months if she hadn’t (with the card we paid $28). www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/generi...
Generic Viagra is (Mostly) Made in India | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Generic Viagra is (Mostly) Made in India A: If you’re prescribed generic sildenafil citrate (U.S. brand name: Viagra), chances are your medication was made in India. In fact, 6...
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It’s not always easy to determine where your meds come from. This source says 71% of prescription meds are manufactured outside the US. It does provide info on many common drugs www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/how-ca...!
How can I determine where a drug is manufactured? | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: How can I determine where a drug is manufactured? A: Prescription drugs sold in the USA are manufactured in facilities located all over the world. Many medications you rely on ...
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