Wise mulls Canadian drugs in West Virginia pharmacies
Gov. Wise weighs allowing all West Virginians to buy cheaper Canadian prescription drugs through local pharmacies. Aimed at lowering costs, the plan would have wholesalers source drugs from Canada and distribute them to pharmacies, pending safety and legal hurdles amid FDA certification and Medicare import bans.
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Governor vows to explore avenues to cut prescription prices
Gov. P. Wise urged action to lower spiraling prescription costs for seniors, suggesting Canada as a potential source for cheaper drugs. He noted federal measures and cited Rep. Rick Boucher on Medicare gaps, pledging all avenues will be explored to aid elderly residents.
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State Pharmacy Chief Questions Drug Safety Standards
William T. Douglass Jr, executive director of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, argues the FDA cannot guarantee the safety of any foreign drug. Susman counters that importing Canadian drugs is no more risky than buying drugs from California.
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Holiday sales rise 0.9 percent in November bolster economy
Commerce Department data show November retail sales up 0.9 percent led by holiday demand. Dow closes above 10,000 as economists note durable momentum. unemployment claims edge up while inventories rise for October.
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