U.S. health plans tap prescriptions that feds say are illegal

Prescription Drug Costs & Affordability - US prescription drug prices average three times more than in other countries, driving the search for solutions [1] - Specialty medications can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars per year [1] - Patients and employers are desperate for solutions to afford prescription drugs [3] Illegal Drug Importation - A cottage industry is booming by selling overseas drugs at a fraction of the cost [2] - Importing drugs available and sold in the US is illegal according to the FDA [3] - Illegal drug importation puts American lives at risk [2] Safety & Regulation - The most expensive medicine is one that isn't safe, effective, or high quality, and doesn't meet FDA standards [3]