Americans Still Buy Meds in Mexico as Congress Works on Healthcare Bill Oscar Margain - KENS
go to original July 24, 2017

At the beginning of his presidency, Donald Trump vowed to lower the cost of prescription and over-the-counter drugs for all Americans. And while Congress continues to hash out a healthcare plan, we’re seeing a steady stream of Americans seeking relief south of the border in Mexico.

“You go to Europe, you go to Canada, you go to other countries and you buy them for a fraction of what you pay in this country,” said President Trump during a Black Caucus meeting in March.

Add Mexico to that list.

In Nuevo Progreso, just across the border from Progreso, Texas, more than 800,000 people crossed over in 2016, in part, seeking affordable options for their healthcare needs.

From controlled substances to over-the-counter pills, dental clinics, and pharmacies, there's a good chance you’ll get a lot more than you bargained for.

... “We’re going to bid out drug prices and we’re going to try to have the lowest prices all over the world from, really, the highest,” President Trump said back in March.

Until that gets sorted out, people are continuing to turn to our neighbors, both to the north and south, in hopes of finding relief for the pain not only in their bodies but in their wallets.

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