Executive Director of the Ontario Pharmacists' Association Available to Speak Out on Recent Importation News from Canada

Executive Director of the Ontario Pharmacists' Association Available to Speak Out on Recent Importation News from Canada

Marc Kealey Supports Health Minister Dosanjh's Message to the United States,

'We Don't Want Your Business'

Who: Marc Kealey Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Pharmacists' Association (OPA)

What: Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Pharmacists' Association (OPA), Marc Kealey, is available for interview regarding the Canadian Minister of Health's plans to end cross-border prescription drug trade with the United States. As more Americans turn to Canada for their prescription drugs, Kealey and the OPA fully support Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh's plans to introduce protective measures for Canadian pharmacies to ensure that Canadians have full access to their medications.

When: Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3

Where: In-Studio television interviews or via satellite

Why: The high price of prescription drugs in the United States has drawn Americans to Canada seeking cheaper costs for the same medications. This increasing demand by the U.S. is challenging the Canadian drug supply and the ability to provide medications to Canadians. In effort to protect their prescription drug supply, Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh announced this week plans to create stronger laws and restrictions against cross border prescription drug sales. Kealey is pleased to see recognition by Dosanjh that the Canadian drug supply is truly in danger. He supports Dosanjh's call for action but expresses his fear that these first measures won't be enough. Kealey has stated that he prefers to see a complete ban on selling pharmaceutical products to the United States or a system that would eliminate the price incentive to export Canadian drugs.

The OPA is the professional advocacy association for pharmacists and pharmacists-in-training in Ontario, representing the professional interests of 10,000 pharmacists in Canada's largest province.

CONTACT: If interested in interviewing Marc Kealey, Call Clarissa Vandersteen, +1-202-955-6222, or +1-202-361-3491, for the Ontario Pharmacists' Association.

PRNewswire -- July 1

Source: Ontario Pharmacists' Association

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