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THE NORTHERN BORDER IS SECURE, REST WELL!
SELF | April 16, 2009 | swampsniper

Posted on 04/16/2009 9:12:30 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER

Because the medications I must use to treat my COPD now will cost me $600.00 a month at Walmart, I placed an order with a Canadian pharmacy, for equivalent medications, at about $200.00 a month.

All went well, but then I learned that my order may be held up, for up to 3 weeks, by U.S. Customs.

Maybe I should just start doseing myself with Mexican heroin, they let it in with no delay!

I try to take care of myself, I could go to the county and beg, but I'm not down that low yet, I'll tough it out!


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Health/Medicine; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: canada; medical; prescription

1 posted on 04/16/2009 9:12:30 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Are you a veteran?

If so, check with your local VA. You may have to see one of their Doc’s at a local CBOC, but the meds are cheap.


2 posted on 04/16/2009 9:15:47 AM PDT by mom4melody
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

3 posted on 04/16/2009 9:19:36 AM PDT by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Hi there Swampsniper - I wrote you a short message in your mailbox here at FreeRepublic.

Hope that’s ok. Trouble


4 posted on 04/16/2009 9:28:38 AM PDT by imintrouble
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To: mom4melody

I’m not a veteran.


5 posted on 04/16/2009 9:28:56 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
I've heard the Costco Online Pharmacy has good prices on medications. I do not believe you have to be a Costco member to use the pharmacy services, but I may be wrong about that. You can check the prices for your medications at the link provided.
6 posted on 04/16/2009 9:58:33 AM PDT by Jen (OBAMA - One Big A$$ Mistake, America)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Talk with your doctor and see if you can order enough for a month or two reserve. Keep ordering ahead of time to maintain the resrve.

I’m trying to convince friends and relatives who are dependant on lifesaving drugs to do the same thing. We live in an area subject to being cut off from supplies and electricity for months due to a massive subduction earth quake & tsunami.


7 posted on 04/16/2009 10:12:48 AM PDT by Cold Heart
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To: Jen
Better than Walmart, but still over twice what I pay for generics from Canada. Our FDA won't approve many generics, but I don't believe the BS about quality issues for a minute. You can't convince me that the Canadian government supports the sale of poisonous pharmaceuticals.

I have but little choice, I need the meds to function, beyond staying in bed, hooked up to oxygen, and the only way to increase my income would be robbing banks. I don't want to become any more dependent than I already am, I just want access to some "free trade", and a chance to see competitive prices.

8 posted on 04/16/2009 10:19:13 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: Cold Heart

I may have to, but that doesn’t excuse U.S. Customs policy, or national policy. It was one of my gripes with the GOP, they listened to the money and ignored the people.


9 posted on 04/16/2009 10:58:26 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

All of the drug ads currently seen on TV always include a statement at the end that says, to effect, “If you cannot afford this medication, contact (drug manufacturer).”

Have you tried that?


10 posted on 04/16/2009 11:43:01 AM PDT by CTOCS (Some people drink from the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle.)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/1256.html

This might give you some additional information.


11 posted on 04/16/2009 4:17:00 PM PDT by imintrouble
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

I don’t want to do that, I want to pay my way as long as I can.


12 posted on 04/16/2009 4:35:46 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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