What Politicians Get Wrong on Drug Importation

As many Americans continue to struggle to afford the medicines they need, an old idea is regaining traction. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll conducted in February, 80 percent of Americans think importing drugs from Canada is a good way to reduce U.S. pharmaceutical prices. And the Trump administration seems to agree. Last month, federal officials announced the Safe Importation Action Plan to legalize the importation of foreign drug products, including from Canada.