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Re:U.S. to set up plan aimed at allowing prescription drugs ... by alex_anglin on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @12:50PM (#20575980)
... until the supply to Canadians becomes affected, making the government impose export restrictions.
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Re:U.S. to set up plan aimed at allowing prescription drugs ... by londons_explore on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @12:54PM (#20576032)
Drug companies might stop selling in canada entirely to protect US profits.
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Re:U.S. to set up plan aimed at allowing prescription drugs ... by asark on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @01:04PM (#20576126)
Drug companies only have any kind of exclusivity or advantage at the pleasure of governments. They can't go too long playing hardball or countries will just start ignoring their patents.
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Re:U.S. to set up plan aimed at allowing prescription drugs ... by oarabbus_ on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @12:53PM (#20576014)
It's beneficial to both parties once that point is reached.
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