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Senate Democrats Split On Prescription Drug Imports

Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) holds up examples of prescription drugs during a news conference on the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act, in March. His amendment to the health care overhaul bill — if passed — would permit pharmaceuticals imported from FDA-approved plants in Canada, European countries, Japan, New Zealand and Australia to be sold at dramatically reduced prices. (AP)
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) holds up examples of prescription drugs during a news conference on the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act, in March. His amendment to the health care overhaul bill — if passed — would permit pharmaceuticals imported from FDA-approved plants in Canada, European countries, Japan, New Zealand and Australia to be sold at dramatically reduced prices. (AP)

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