[Pharm-policy] Reimportation #2

[James Love]

Well yes, it ended up being more about members of Congress getting or
not losing votes, and not about lower prices for medicines.  However, it
also creates a crack in the policy, and could lead to real
liberalization later, maybe.

Jamie


MFJorge@aol.com wrote:
> 
> The reasons why I was told that it may not be very effective are:
> 
> 1) the manufacturers have full control of the label and if they change
> anything in the label that will not match with FDA regulations, FDA will not
> approve its approval.
> 
> 2) Manufacturers can establish a penalty in the contract when they export it
> that if the product is re-imported may have a penalty making it as expensive
> or more than the local products.
> 
> 3) The manufacturer could introduce a change in the pill.
> 
> 4) In any event, even if it works, it is not expected to have an effect in
> the society until two years from now .
> Regards,
> M. Fabiana
> 
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