[KellyB]

Clinton



Allow federal government to negotiate lower prices for Medicare's prescription drug program (Part D).

Supported legislation that would allow importation of drugs from other nations that have similar safety procedures to those in the U.S.


Edwards



Allow federal government to negotiate lower prices for Medicare's prescription drug program (Part D).

Supports drug importation from Canada.


Giuliani



Streamline FDA approval for new drugs.

Currently not addressed in his platform.


Gravel



Provide prescription drugs and medical supplies through regional health care boards.

Currently not addressed in his platform.


Huckabee



Believes a free-market system will drive down prices.

Opposed to drug importation.


Keyes



Promote the use of generic drugs.

Supports drug importation from Canada and Europe.


McCain



Allow federal government to negotiate lower prices for Medicare's prescription drug program (Part D).
Make generic drugs more available.

Supports drug importation.


Obama



Supports getting generic drugs to the market more quickly.

Supports drug importation from developed countries.


Paul



End subsidies to insurance and drug companies, and cut unnecessary FDA regulations.

Supports drug importation.


Romney



Says that making sure everyone has access to health insurance will bring down prescription drug costs.

Currently not addressed in his platform.


WebMD Special Report

[Lia]

I like Obama's POV - here in Brazil, the generics were a great advance - it made TONS of medications much cheaper, and by being cheaper, made the 'name brands' become cheaper as well.

[Carolyn]

I find it odd that any politician would be critical of medication coming from Canada. It is just as healthy as American medication and is considerably less expensive.
Is the politician caring more about his/her constituents or the lobbyist that help fund their campaign?

[Kathy]

They're only critical of meds coming from Canada because the Pharmaceutical lobbyists are paying their campaigns big money to be critical of it. The whole health care system in this country is fu#&ed up imo and it needs a major overhaul. I just hope WHOEVER wins has the balls to make it happen.

[colormeup]

Anyone seen sicko?

[Carolyn]

Sicko was partially filmed in my community - London, Canada and was premiered here as well.
I think that Americans with no health coverage are thrilled with Mike Moore.
But the rest of Americans couldn't care less or were even upset with Mike Moore.
IMO All Americans need to work together to get health care similar to Canada's, not just the ones that desperatly want it.

[farris2]

I dont think anyone should ever go to bed sick because they cant afford health care and health insurance.It makes me sick! :<