• July 21, 2021
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CPPI Statement on Survey Evidence of Increasing Online Rx Purchasing

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Washington, D.C. – The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) today called for Congress to expand access to affordable medicines from online Canadian pharmacies, while highlighting key findings of a new national survey conducted by…

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• June 30, 2021
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July: A Horrible Month for US Consumers

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What Happens Every July - BigPharma Uses Cover of Holiday to Raise Prices  Washington, DC - Every year in the United States, drug manufacturers raise the price of brand-name prescription drugs in January and July.…

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• June 23, 2021
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National Study Demonstrates True Mortality Toll of Rising Rx Prices

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The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) published a study this year demonstrating how even small increases in cost cause patients to reduce their use of drugs with major benefits, ultimately causing their death. Other…

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• June 11, 2021
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Study: Drug prices increased at more than double inflation rate in 2020

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https://youtu.be/hWLGnyT2_mQ Author: Allison Gormly - WTHR NBCPublished: June 9, 2021INDIANAPOLIS — Just about every year, the prices go up on goods and services. It's the general inflation rate. Brand-name drug prices are outpacing the general…

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• June 9, 2021
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FDA Budget Proposal to Increase Seizures of Patients’ Meds Scrutinized

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Reclaiming Seized Medications On Thursday, June 10, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations will hold a Subcommittee hearing on the newly published U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FY 22 Budget Justification, which includes a…

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• June 8, 2021
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CPPI Statement on HHS Importation Case Filing

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BigPharma Has No Case Against Importation Asserts HHS Washington, DC - The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation released the following statement regarding the Health and Human Services motion to dismiss Case No. 1:20-cv-03402-TJK, regarding a…

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• May 27, 2021
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American Patients’ Medication Access Constrained by Credit Card Processing

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In a survey of American patients who import medications conducted by the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation, 89% say that lifting restrictions on credit card processing for international online prescription drug purchases would ease access…

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• April 22, 2021
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Short Survey on Rx Payments

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We are seeking responses on a NEW Short Survey to help us better advocate for American patients seeking access to affordable medications from abroad. 

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• April 19, 2021
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Will State Based Legislation Open Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs from Canada?

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Six states have undertaken efforts to pass legislation and design State Importation Programs in order to offer citizens access to drastically lower Canadian drug prices. Federal rules governing importation are still under litigation and under…

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• March 26, 2021
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Fresh Congressional Action

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The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) applauds the U.S. Senators and Representatives who introduced and co-sponsored the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2021. This legislation was introduced on March 23rd, at…

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• March 22, 2021
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Americans’ Best Rx Prices Found at Online Canadian Pharmacies Over Amazon, GoodRx & Leading U.S. Competitors

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Washington, D.C. - A new price comparison of prescription drugs finds online Canadian pharmacy prices 50 to 90% more affordable than prices at AmazonPharmacy, GoodRx and leading U.S. pharmacy competitors. The analysis by the Campaign…

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• March 4, 2021
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STATEMENT on Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021

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March 4, 2021 The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation cheers the U.S. Senators and Representatives who introduced and co-sponsored the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021, which would allow individuals to safely…

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• February 22, 2021
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SURVEY RESULTS: Importing Prescription Drugs Saves Americans an Average $2.7k/Yr

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High Drug Prices Remain A Top Public Policy Priority; 99 Percent Recommend RxImportation WASHINGTON, D.C. – In survey results released today by the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) Americans reported saving an average of…

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• February 10, 2021
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U.S. prices 344% of prices in non-U.S. countries for the same brand name drugs

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Prescription drug prices in the United States are an average of 2.56 times higher than those seen in 32 other nations, according to a new RAND Corporation report. The price gap was even bigger for…

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• January 19, 2021
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Washington Forecast: President Biden, 117th Congress & Drug Prices

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On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden, will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. What will Biden’s presidency and a new congress mean for U.S. prescription drug costs? CPPI examines the…

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• January 18, 2021
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Prescription Drug Access & Racial Disparities

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America’s struggles with racial disparities in access to health care run deep and are extensively reported in relation to prescription drug access. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking…

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• January 1, 2021
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2021 Drug Price Hikes of up to 10% Expected to Drive More Americans to RxImportation

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Washington, D.C. - The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) predicts that drug price hikes in 2021 will drive increased prescription importation. Some 929 drugs saw price increases in January 2021. Reports from healthcare research…

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• December 18, 2020
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Americans Find Best Drug Prices at Online Canadian Pharmacies Over Amazon, GoodRx or Traditional Pharmacies

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Washington, D.C. - A new price comparison of leading brand name prescription drugs finds that American’s online Canadian pharmacies more affordable than AmazonPharmacy, GoodRx or traditional U.S. pharmacies. The new analysis released by the Campaign…

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• December 1, 2020
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Increasing Opposition to HHS Wholesale Importation Rule

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There is increasing opposition to a “Final Rule” issued by the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) on importation. The rule threatens to deny access to the personal importation of critical medications that millions of…

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• November 2, 2020
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Increasing Number of Americans Ordering Pharmaceuticals Online; CPPI Research Supports New Survey Findings

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35% of Americans Have Used Online Pharmacies to Purchase Medications Says a New Survey Conducted By Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies Washington, D.C. - The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) today provided research supporting…

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• October 28, 2020
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COVID-19 & Health Safety Measures You Need to Know

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The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Practice these actions to help prevent the spread of this illness. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, everyone should: Clean…

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• October 23, 2020
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Social Security, Medicare & Drug Prices; Unprecedented Problems Facing Seniors

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New Report Details Seniors Shrinking Buying Power & Rising Costs Social Security benefits have lost 30% of their buying power since 20002021 SS Cost-of-Living Adjustment will be just 1.3%, one of the lowest ever paidAve.…

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• October 23, 2020
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Seniors & Medicare Beneficiaries Save Big with Rx Importation

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Prescription Importation Saves Medicare Beneficiaries an Average $3,336/Yr Nearly three quarters of Americans surveyed who import prescription drugs are Medicare beneficiaries according to new analysis from the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI).   More than…

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• October 21, 2020
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CPPI Letters to HHS on Final Importation Rule

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On October 21, the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) issued a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar expressing concern that the millions of Americans who currently rely on personal importation from…

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• September 22, 2020
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Rx Price Comparison U.S. vs Canada

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Are You Sick of Paying Too Much for Medications? Washington, D.C. - The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI)'s September “Rx Price Comparison” reveals that brand name prescription drugs in America are available at up…

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• September 22, 2020
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The Supreme Court and Prescription Drug Prices

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg‘s service to America on the Supreme Court and her commitment and work towards making the country better throughout her life were incredibly admirable. She leaves a remarkable legacy. The country now…

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• September 17, 2020
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America’s Prescription Drug Problem

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The biggest drug problem facing America today is that millions of American's can't afford their prescription drugs. Democrats and Republicans, the Administration, House, and Senate all agree that the high costs of prescription drugs is…

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• September 9, 2020
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US Postal Service Plays Critical Role in Prescription Delivery

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The US Postal Service plays an important role in the daily lives of all Americans, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. For Americans who receive prescription medication through the mail, the US Postal Service is a…

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• September 4, 2020
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Next Steps for the Executive Order on Prescription Drug Importation

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While millions of Americans are already taking advantage of more affordable prescription drugs from licensed Canadian online pharmacies, the executive orders aimed at reducing prescription drug costs issued in July by President Trump will not…

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• July 27, 2020
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Savings Behind President Trump’s Executive Order on Personal Prescription Importation

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Washington, DC - The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) released the below statement following President Donald J. Trump’s signing of an executive order giving Americans access to personally import safe and affordable medicines from…

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• July 17, 2020
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Los Angeles Times: How Americans can save on prescription costs

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https://www.latimes.com/paid-posts/?prx_t=Q_UFAn0xFA_EQQA&prx_ro=s&ntv_fr By BRANDPOINTJULY 17, 20206:02 PM (BPT) - Did you know prescriptions cost more in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world? If you or a loved one need daily medications, you may already know…

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• July 13, 2020
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New Survey: Americans Continue to Cite Safety and Affordability as Primary Reasons for Personal Prescription Importation from Canada

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Survey Respondents Overwhelmingly Prioritize High Drug Prices As an Important Issue for Presidential Candidates to Address WASHINGTON DC, July 13 – The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) today released survey results showing that 94%…

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• June 25, 2020
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Dramatic Drug Price Differences: Canada vs. US

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As published on Medium on June 24, 2020https://medium.com/@pfeiffer.jack/dramatic-drug-price-differences-canada-vs-us-87f6ab7aebf7 A June 2020 price comparison between Canadian and U.S. prescription drugs, conducted by the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI), found that brand name prescription drugs that…

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• May 4, 2021
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GAO Confirms Safety of Drugs From Overseas

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Tens of millions of Americans can't afford their prescription drugs and the debate over how to ensure access to affordable drugs is hotly contested. One of the biggest strawman arguments propped up by Big Pharma…

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