Stricter rules on foreign-mailed medications starting October 22

SPOKANE, Wash. — People who buy prescriptions from Canada because it’s cheaper will soon have to pay a lot more.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is tightening its restrictions on foreign-mailed medications. These restrictions go into effect on October 22.

Certain shipments valued over $100 will have to be declared before people will be allowed to import them. Previously, products under $800 could be shipped and imported and inspection was left to a customs officer…

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