CBP Delays Trade Regulations That Threaten Americans' Access to Lower-Cost Prescription Drugs

Brooklyn, NY, October 15, 2026 — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced yesterday that it is delaying implementation of new electronic customs filing requirements for low-value international mail shipments from October 22, 2026, to January 20, 2027. Prescription Justice welcomed the decision, having warned that the new requirements could create serious barriers for millions of Americans who import lower-cost prescription drugs for personal use.

Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Press Administration to Protect Personal Drug Importation

Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 2026 — Seventy-one House Democrats are urging the Trump administration to ensure that new U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures taking effect October 22 do not prevent Americans from obtaining lower-cost prescription medicines from licensed pharmacies in Canada and other countries. Their letter comes as Republican lawmakers have separately raised concerns about the same issue, demonstrating growing concern across party lines about protecting Americans who rely on personal drug importation.

Prescription Justice Warns New CBP Rule Could Severely Curtail Americans’ Access to Affordable Imported Prescription Drugs

Prescription Justice Statement of Support for Colorado’s Canadian Wholesale Drug Importation Program

Brooklyn, New York – June 17, 2026. Prescription Justice congratulates the State of Colorado on receiving FDA approval for its Canadian wholesale prescription drug importation program. Colorado has worked for years to develop a program that will allow retail pharmacies to purchase certain prescription drugs at lower wholesale prices available in Canada, with the goal of generating substantial savings for Colorado consumers. Colorado becomes the second state to receive authorization under Section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Prescription Justice Announces Its Support For the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2024

Prescription Justice Announces Its Support For the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2024

Prescription Justice Statement of Support for Florida’s Canadian Wholesale Drug Importation Program

Prescription Justice announces its support for the Canadian wholesale drug importation program in Florida.