PRICES OF GENERIC MEDECATIONS IN PUERTO RICO INCREASE DRAMATICALLY
March 1st, 2014
PRICES of generic pharmaceuticals in Puerto Rico have risen dramatically in recent months, largely due to decreased shipments from the United States.Benigno Dominquez, a purchasing director for Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical, Inc. said the US has increased the fees and regulations on shipments of generic medicine to Puerto Rico. “If I want to bring a container from China, it costs me less than bringing a container from Miami,” he said.Another factor has been an increase in the prices of raw materials used in medicine, Mr. Dominguez said.He added some ...
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