eDrugSearch.com Issues Comments on the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act

Apr 10, 2017

Online medication directory company offers commentary on issues underlying proposed new law affecting the pharmaceutical industry and consumer access to lower costs medications

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, USA - April 9, 2017 /MarketersMedia/ —

eDrugSearch.com, the online destination for Americans who need to, and choose to order prescriptions online, today commented on the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act, a new proposed law that has been introduced in the Senate. The Act proposes numerous changes in the way Americans pay for drugs, including a provision to import drugs safely from overseas.

“Our comment on this proposed law is that is deserves full consideration by the legislators due to its addressing of several quite serious issues facing Americans who are struggling to pay for their healthcare,” said Cary Byrd, CEO of eDrugSearch.com. “The Act also provides sensible regulatory solutions for concerns about the safety of imported drugs.” Byrd is very familiar with the issues covered in the Act. Indeed, eDrugSearch has been helping Americans save up to 90% on their medications since 2007.

In its comments, eDrugSearch.com also referenced a number of supporting points in favor of the law. These include the fact that, since 1992, growth in prescription drug costs have outpaced cost of living increases in Social Security. One in five Americans cannot afford medicines they have been prescribed. Americans spend over $1,000 each on prescriptions, a much higher figure than is spent elsewhere in the world.

The Act was introduced by a group of Senators including Al Franken (D-Minn.), Bernie Sanders (I-VT.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Section 204 of the Act covers Importing affordable and safe drugs. It says, “This section allows wholesalers, licensed U.S. pharmacies, and individuals to import qualifying prescription drugs manufactured at FDA-inspected facilities from licensed Canadian sellers and, after two years, from OECD countries that meet standards comparable to U.S. standards. Imported drugs must have the same active ingredient, route of administration, and strength as drugs approved in the U.S., and the Secretary [of HHS] has suspension authority when sellers do not meet standards. FDA-certified foreign sellers must comply with criteria including requiring a valid prescription for sale to individuals and a requirement to transmit product tracing and transaction history information to U.S. importers. The Secretary and GAO must report on the implementation of the Act.”

The site, https://eDrugSearch.com, serves as a trusted directory for the world’s safest, registered online pharmacies. Customers can easily compare prescription drug prices and make informed decisions. The company encourages consumers to share their experiences by contributing ratings and reviews. Consumers will learn the best pharmacies for their needs, while searching for valuable coupons. The company requires proof of an online pharmacy license, adherence to rigid online pharmacy safety requirements, and adherence to verification standards set by third parties for online pharmacy accreditation organizations.

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Contact Info:
Name: Cary Byrd
Organization: eDrugSearch.com
Address: 607 E. Blanco, #398 Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (210) 789-2973

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