January 26, 2005

Internet Pharmacies and Drug Importation

Dr. Carmona testified about the availability of prescription drugs, distribution over the Internet, foreign sources of drugs, and safety… read more

Dr. Carmona testified about the availability of prescription drugs, distribution over the Internet, foreign sources of drugs, and safety concerns with various drug distribution systems. A panel of witnesses then testified about prescription drug prices and their effect on the elderly, pharmacists, and others. close

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Richard H. Carmona M.D. Surgeon General Department of Health and Human Services
Hillary Rodham Clinton U.S. Senator [D] New York

Larry E. Craig U.S. Senator [R] Idaho
Mary Jorgenson Consumer Advocate Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Jeff Kimmell Vice President Drugstore.com
Herb Kohl U.S. Senator [D] Wisconsin
Bill Nelson U.S. Senator (Class 1) [D] Florida
Roger Pilon Vice President Cato Institute->Legal Affairs
Gary Schnabel Executive Director Oregon State Board of Pharmacy
Gordon H. Smith U.S. Senator [R] Oregon
Ron Wyden U.S. Senator (Class 3) [D] Oregon

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Program ID:: 185287-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Jan 27, 2005 | 1:32pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Jan 29, 2005 | 2:22pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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Jan 27, 2005 | 1:32pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Jan 27, 2005 | 4:31pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 28, 2005 | 6:34am EST | C-SPAN 2
Jan 28, 2005 | 8:09pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Jan 28, 2005 | 10:49pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Jan 29, 2005 | 2:22pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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