[Fredslist] Drugs from Canada

[IrisWolinsky at aol.com]

Hi  Networkers, 
A  friend who's ordered face creams thru a Canadian pharmacy went to order 
an Rx  for some pills (I don't know what for) and was told the generic, 
which is  available for much less, is made in India, then purchased  in bulk by  
pharmacies in the UK and elsewhere, from where the Canadians get them.  She 
 was surprised, so I thought, who else to consult (no pun intended) than 
this  network.  Does anyone know or have experience with such things, and any  
advice?  In particular we are both curious about the degree to which  
generics for commonly used drugs are manufactured beyond the US, Canada or  
Europe, having never thought about it before.  Maybe something about the  several 
sales transactions before they get to Canada was also  unexpected.  We 
certainly are aware that many countries  including India prize education and 
have many highly trained professionals  in all areas.  And I suppose the system 
of several sales to get to various  destinations may not be uncommon for 
certain items.  I just  phoned my own pharmacist who said their generics can 
come  from various countries, but as they buy through a  wholesaler, they're 
more familiar with the manufacturer's company name  than country of origin.  
Perhaps the proper take-away is that if  pharmacies in several countries 
are buying and selling a generic within and  beyond their borders, it is tried 
and true.  Maybe this is a  question for a health professional... but any 
info welcome.   
 
Thanks  very much-  
 
Iris

Iris  Wolinsky
Attorney Arbitrator Mediator
227 Riverside Drive
New York, NY  10025
(212) 865-0505 Tel & Fax
(917) 716-7690  Cell
iriswolinsky at aol.com

 

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