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That would be quite illegal, those UK and Canadian epiphendrine injectors haven't been subject to FDA regulation. It would be a really good idea, granted, but
by Symmetry 8y ago
That would be quite illegal, those UK and Canadian epiphendrine injectors haven't been subject to FDA regulation. It would be a really good idea, granted, but there are plenty of less radical ways to solve the problem. It doesn't seem to have a positive effect on health outcomes (due to effects on availability) but US drug regulations are pretty much the tightest in the world and allowing foreign imports would be a relaxation of that.
- amyjess 8y agoUnless the drug in question is a controlled substance, it's only illegal to sell Rx-only medications, not to buy them. On the extremely rare chance customs confiscates your shipment (which in practice only happens one week a year, during Operation Pangea), all that will happen to you is that your package will be empty. I'm not linking them here (just because I don't want to get YC/HN in trouble), but there are a number of highly-reputable online pharmacies in India and Vanuatu that sell non-controlled medications and ship to the US. I haven't checked whether or not they sell EpiPens, but I wouldn't be surprised. I'm aware of them because they are very popular in the transgender community due to high barriers to accessing medical care by legitimate means.
- Paul-ish 8y agoMaybe countries should encourage prescription drug tourism. I can get a flight to London for $400. If I save $300 on an EpiPen, suddenly its a real deal. (Maybe you just need to go to Canada though)