SPRINGFIELD (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Illinois lawmakers are looking to lower prescription drug costs with a new bill.
The Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program Act, introduced during the lame duck session in Springfield, calls for the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish a network with Canadian prescription drug suppliers and wholesalers to provide affordable options to consumers.
It would create a registration process to be used by health providers and pharmacies.
If passed by lawmakers, Illinois would join seven other states who have already passed legislation to import drugs from Canada.
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