# Americans Lose Access to Cheap Canadian Drugs

> U.S. import rules cut off cheap Canadian prescription drugs for millions.
- Title: Americans Lose Access to Cheap Canadian Drugs · Nationalpost
- Summary: U.S. import rules cut off cheap Canadian prescription drugs for millions. New U.S. rules starting October 22 will require customs paperwork for medications…
- Keywords: canada, prescription drugs, customs, fda, cipa, import rules, october 22, news, politics, Americans, Lose, Access
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/americans-could-lose-access-to-cheap-canadian-prescription-drugs-heres-how-much-u-s-imports
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- Topics: us, canada, prescription drugs, customs, fda, cipa, import rules, october 22, news, politics
## U.S. Import Rules Change
New U.S. rules published June 24 require customs paperwork for shipments valued at $800 or less.
## Millions Use Canadian Pharmacies
Millions of Americans order prescription medication from Canada to save money.
## Current System Allows Personal Use
The FDA allows personal importation of medications for up to a three-month supply without customs paperwork.
## New Rules Start October 22
Starting October 22, medications from abroad require customs brokers and financial guarantees for entry into the U.S.
## CIPA Warns of Supply Cuts
The Canadian International Pharmacy Association says millions of Americans could lose access to their medications.
## Key takeaway

New U.S. rules starting October 22 will require customs paperwork for medications imported from Canada, ending U.S. access to affordable prescription drugs.