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More and more people are purchasing prescription drugs outside of the U.S. because the price difference can be substantial, even for drugs which are manufactured in the U.S. and exported to the foreign country. According to one published report, the savings can be up to 70% of what we pay here.

Before purchasing drugs from outside the U.S., keep in mind:

  • The lack of FDA supervision.
  • The purchases are usually illegal from a U.S. point of view.
  • There is a procedure to authorize import  of a limited quantity of drugs for personal use to treat serious illness when the drug is not available in the U.S.
  • Prices may not be cheaper. Be sure to compare before purchasing.

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