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Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:55 pm  |
I just thought I would share a bill that was brought to my attention (I scanned and didn't see anything posted on the subject). The bill is S.968, the Protect Intellectual Property Act.
The bill basically has to do copyright infringement, but within the bill it cracks down on pharmacies shipping prescription drugs to the US, both from pharamcies that require a prescriptions and those that don't. It would prevent online pharmacy websites from doing business within the US.
I am just sharing as I will be stocking up from Jan's Drugs, as well as writing my elected officials asking them to vote no on this until the remove that provision of the bill. |
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Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:15 pm |
| Oh god, I hope not. My work doesn't offer me benefits, I can't ever get them independently because some doctor 15 years ago says I have Crohns Disease (haven't had a flareup in over a decade), and can't afford my meds without going overseas (three hundred dollars for a month in the US). What a nightmare. I'd have to declare bankruptcy if I ever got sick again without those meds. |
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Late 30's, fair skin, dark hair. Retin A, DIY potions. Missions completed- acne, acne scarring, 11's, redness, contact dermatitis. Working on maintenence and cellulite. |
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Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:20 pm |
I am in the same boat-I found out about the bill from the pharmacy I order my other prescriptions from (not my Retin A and Latisse), because I will lose access to that medication. While I love my Retin A and Latisse, I cannot work without my other medication....I have health insurance, but it is not covered. They gave me this link below as to where you can write your elected officials.
http://capwiz.com/rxrights/home/?utm_source=Jan+Drugs&utm_campaign=d0971f762c-Protect_IP_c_g_6_10_2011&utm_medium=email
ps-the original post should say All Day Chemist, Jan's Drugs is where I order my other RX's from. |
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Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:05 pm |
Ava, any chance you could get a dr. to test again, and say that you DON'T have that? That it was a mis dx???
This kind of stuff drives me insane!!!!! (which lately feels like a very short drive!) |
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Claudia of FlexEffect... 43, fair skin, occasional breakout, Using ECO FROG (my own=disclaimer), and TrueScience (I also sell this)... Happy with that...Come visit on FB! |
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Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:01 pm |
| Thats what the insurance company says to do, and they are requesting a colonoscopy to check for the disease so they can say its not a problem. I certainly can't pay out of pocket for that. I'm trying to track down a doctor I had a few years back to see if he'll sign off on it. It just shouldn't be this hard to get emergency insurance, I only want it for accidental (like being hit by a bus). I can live without seeing a general practitioner. |
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Late 30's, fair skin, dark hair. Retin A, DIY potions. Missions completed- acne, acne scarring, 11's, redness, contact dermatitis. Working on maintenence and cellulite. |
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Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:21 pm |
If Big Pharma gets this bill passed, the next step will be banning the sale of vitamins without a prescription. I believe that's already happened in some European countries. I need to email my Senator now.
My ophthalmologist also told me to email my reps to get the FDA to approve medical procedures for the eyes that have been safely used for many years elsewhere in the world. Now he has to send his patients to Mexico or Canada. I pay for insurance but if I went outside the country I'd have to pay cash as well as airfare and hotel. It's outrageous. Our government is so damned corrupt.
MINUTES LATER: Via that link, I just wrote to Obama and my Senators. I edited down the form letter and made it a little less friendly and more to the point. I hope they are least count the emails that come in and don't just ignore them, which is what I've heard. |
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Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:39 pm |
I totally agree that this is just another ploy from the pharmaceutical companies and their lobbyists in Washington. They must fear that they're being short-changed some how. I believe that the pharmaceutical/drug industries are the root cause of the problems in health care in the U.S.! Too much greed!
ETA: Just sent my emails to my state reps and Pres. Obama. Thanks for the link! |
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Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:41 pm |
| Ava with wings wrote: |
| Oh god, I hope not. My work doesn't offer me benefits, I can't ever get them independently because some doctor 15 years ago says I have Crohns Disease (haven't had a flareup in over a decade), and can't afford my meds without going overseas (three hundred dollars for a month in the US). What a nightmare. I'd have to declare bankruptcy if I ever got sick again without those meds. |
Ava, here's a link to info about obtaining insurance if you have pre-existing conditions. I'm not sure if it will be helpful to you, but thought it was worth posting, especially if you're on meds for Crohn's.
http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/new_plan_options_2011.html
hth |
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Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:52 pm |
Thanks for supporting it!
I agree big pharma likes to screw people over. My medication is elgible for a generic, and they are PAYING companies not to make it!!!! The US cost is over 400/month. I pay 280 for 3 months from Canada. I am pretty much over big business in general.... |
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Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:20 pm |
| tanyasusie wrote: |
Thanks for supporting it!
I agree big pharma likes to screw people over. My medication is elgible for a generic, and they are PAYING companies not to make it!!!! The US cost is over 400/month. I pay 280 for 3 months from Canada. I am pretty much over big business in general.... |
Tanyasusie,
There is also a bill pending that will make this kind of activity illegal. I do not know the number or any of the details, but it was mentioned in an email I received from one of my congressmen. Guess we should definitely look into this as well! |
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Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:57 pm |
| kims wrote: |
| tanyasusie wrote: |
Thanks for supporting it!
I agree big pharma likes to screw people over. My medication is elgible for a generic, and they are PAYING companies not to make it!!!! The US cost is over 400/month. I pay 280 for 3 months from Canada. I am pretty much over big business in general.... |
Tanyasusie,
There is also a bill pending that will make this kind of activity illegal. I do not know the number or any of the details, but it was mentioned in an email I received from one of my congressmen. Guess we should definitely look into this as well! |
Do I sound bitter if I say I am not overly optimistic? Pharamcy companies have more money to donate to campaigns than we do, and I do not have a lot of faith in politicians. The Supreme Court ruled that companies can donate money directly to political campaigns. |
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