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By Tami Luhby, CNN
Updated 11:16 AM ET, Mon November 30, 2020
(CNN)Canada is putting the kibosh on President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower drug prices by importing medications from our northern neighbor.
Canadian health minister Patty Hajdu on Friday announced new measures to protect the country’s drug supply from bulk importations that could worsen drug shortages. It bars the distribution of certain drugs outside of Canada if that would cause or worsen a shortage.
“Our health care system is a symbol of our national identity and we are committed to defending it,” Hajdu said. “The actions we are taking today will help protect Canadians’ access to the medication they rely on.”
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Article URL : https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/30/politics/canada-trump-prescription-drug-imports/index.html