U.S. Generic Drugs Significantly Cheaper Than Canadian Drugs

Jul 13 2006 - 12:56pm

Canadian Drugs and Drug Prices

For millions of Americans turning to Canada for lower cost prescription drugs, they may find greater savings in their own backyard.

With soaring drug prices and a growing number of aging Baby Boomers, an estimated two million Americans - mostly uninsured or underinsured seniors - rely on Canada as their source for affordable prescription drugs.

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