AFPs: Affordable Meds or Health Risks?

Exploring the controversial trend of patients traveling abroad or importing medications to save on expensive prescription drugs, facilitated by alternative funding programs (AFPs). These programs, promising affordable specialty medications, are raising serious concerns among federal authorities and health experts due to potential health risks and illegality. Homeland Security Investigations special agent Nicole Johnson warns of unverified suppliers and online pharmacies, while federal authorities launch criminal investigations into these AFPs. The debate between affordable medication and potential risks of unregulated drug importation is highlighted, with AFPs defending their practices as legal and safe, while federal agencies emphasize the dangers of medications from outside the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.