Sign the Petition to Protect Access to Affordable International Medications
The Issue
I'm overwhelmed with anxiety thinking about the upcoming changes to how we import prescription medications from international pharmacies, which take effect on October 22, 2026. You may not know it, but more than 4 million Americans depend on personal prescription importation from places like Canada to afford their medications. These new U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements could block most shipments from abroad, putting countless lives at risk.
My own story drives this home. After battling severe, chronic pelvic pain for three long years, I found relief in an endometriosis medication I could initially get through insurance. That breakthrough changed my life, but soon after, my insurance stopped covering it, leaving me with no choice but to turn to manufacturers and eventually Canada for help. The cost disparity is shocking—$1,600 a month in the U.S. versus $3,200 for a year’s supply from Canada. This essential medication shouldn’t be a luxury out of reach for those who desperately need it.
These impending changes will strip away a crucial lifeline for so many who are already struggling or uninsured. It’s not just about one person—it’s about all of us who are tired of battling a broken healthcare system. In a country where prescription costs are astronomical, international pharmacies offer one of the last avenues for affordability. Blocking access to them doesn’t fix America’s drug-pricing crisis; it exacerbates it.
Joining the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation, I urge you to see the broader picture. The potential impact on quality of life, workforce stability, and community contribution cannot be overstated. The personalized stories, like mine, highlight a medical necessity that transcends borders. We need action—clarity on the policy details and, importantly, protection of this critical access.
Stand with us to demand that lawmakers recognize how essential it is to keep these channels open. Sign this petition to show your support for maintaining affordable access to international medications. Let’s raise our voices together and make sure that people can continue to get the life-changing medications they need.
Sign below !
📢 LEARN MORE + TAKE ACTION: Visit the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI).
They have information about the October 22 changes, a tool to contact Congress, updates on the issue, and a place for patients to share their own prescription-importation stories.
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The Issue
I'm overwhelmed with anxiety thinking about the upcoming changes to how we import prescription medications from international pharmacies, which take effect on October 22, 2026. You may not know it, but more than 4 million Americans depend on personal prescription importation from places like Canada to afford their medications. These new U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements could block most shipments from abroad, putting countless lives at risk.
My own story drives this home. After battling severe, chronic pelvic pain for three long years, I found relief in an endometriosis medication I could initially get through insurance. That breakthrough changed my life, but soon after, my insurance stopped covering it, leaving me with no choice but to turn to manufacturers and eventually Canada for help. The cost disparity is shocking—$1,600 a month in the U.S. versus $3,200 for a year’s supply from Canada. This essential medication shouldn’t be a luxury out of reach for those who desperately need it.
These impending changes will strip away a crucial lifeline for so many who are already struggling or uninsured. It’s not just about one person—it’s about all of us who are tired of battling a broken healthcare system. In a country where prescription costs are astronomical, international pharmacies offer one of the last avenues for affordability. Blocking access to them doesn’t fix America’s drug-pricing crisis; it exacerbates it.
Joining the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation, I urge you to see the broader picture. The potential impact on quality of life, workforce stability, and community contribution cannot be overstated. The personalized stories, like mine, highlight a medical necessity that transcends borders. We need action—clarity on the policy details and, importantly, protection of this critical access.
Stand with us to demand that lawmakers recognize how essential it is to keep these channels open. Sign this petition to show your support for maintaining affordable access to international medications. Let’s raise our voices together and make sure that people can continue to get the life-changing medications they need.
Sign below !
📢 LEARN MORE + TAKE ACTION: Visit the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI).
They have information about the October 22 changes, a tool to contact Congress, updates on the issue, and a place for patients to share their own prescription-importation stories.
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Petition created on September 23, 2026