Cutting Prescription Drug Costs (NAPSA)—Some unique bus trips have helped drive down medication expenses for a number of senior citizens. The trips involved members of Congress and American seniors traveling to Canada to buy prescription medication for less than it costs in the U.S. Prescription drugs sold in Canada are often manufactured by the same companies that make them in America. The drugs are also strictly regulated by the Canadian government, similarly to the way they are regulated in the U.S. However, medication in Canada tends to be much cheaper than in the U.S. The same drug can be sold there as in the states at a lowercost. Unlike the U.S., the Canadian government has strict price controls it negotiates with pharmaceutical companies. In addition, the country has different patent laws than the U.S., meaning generic versions of certain drugs are available there that are not available here. To find less expensive medication—without taking a bus trip—a number of Americans use services that let them buy medications from Canada, such as Affordable Rx. The Take Your Medicine—There are a number of ways consumers can save money on prescription drugs. company, which was started by volunteers, offers safe, reliable pre- scription drugs at discount prices. For instance, consumers can save hundreds of dollars on such popular prescription medicines as Celebrex andLipitor. All medicineis delivered to a customer’s address and no currency exchanges are necessary. Consumers with questions cancall the companyonits toll-free line, 24 hoursa day, seven days a week. For more information visit www.affordablerx.com or call 1800-340-3331.
