From the Hotline

By Teri Henning, General Counsel
Pennsylvania Newspaper Association

Q: We received an ad from a Canadian pharmacy. Are there any problems with running it?

A: The PNA recommends against running these ads. The Food and Drug Administration takes the position that, in most cases, importing prescription drugs from Canada is illegal. The Pennsylvania Pharmacists’ Association agrees. The FDA has taken action against storefront businesses that assist U.S. citizens in the importation of Canadian drugs, arguing that such activity violates the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The FDA has also raised safety concerns about imported drugs, and has warned consumers not to purchase them.

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