New customs rule delay by 90 days, to January 20, 2027. Details on CBP.gov @statnews.com also covered this: www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20...
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US Cracks Down On Mail-Order Canadian Drugs: What To Know
US Customs is expected to crack down on more affordable Canadian drug imports starting October 22, and patients are worried. Here’s what physicians need to know.
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Starting October 22, 2026, a new U.S. customs rule may limit personally importing prescription medications from abroad for a lot of patients. Not everyone will qualify, but there are real, affordable paths to medication here in the U.S. 🧵
"What happens to patients who can only afford their meds because they found them abroad?" Drug pricing reform is needed — but losing prescription importation isn't the fix patients need. www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/psychi...
Where do this psychiatrist’s patients turn for affordable medicine if the U.S. stops access via international mail order? | PharmacyChecker.com
Ask PharmacyChecker: Q: Where do this psychiatrist’s patients turn for affordable medicine if the U.S. stops access via international mail order? A: “Hello, I'm a psychiatrist in San Antonio, TX. I'm ...
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Mail-order meds can face temp swings. Safe range: 68–77°F, but 68.3% landed outside it (2023 study). No federal rule requires climate-controlled shipping. https://www.pharmacychecker.com/askpc/preventing-prescription-medication-heat-damage-during-shipping/ Ever wondered how protected yours are?
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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...
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With the welcome addition of U.S. mail-order pharmacies, such as nonprofit Rx Outreach, our drug price comparisons are an indispensable tool for patients, caregivers, and clinicians. The average U.S. retail price is 13x the price offered by Rx Outreach. www.pharmacychecker.com/abiraterone/