Chicago - AARP 2003
U.S. Congressional Hearing, May 2003
Miami - NCCMP 2003

Andy Troszok is a registered pharmacist with the Alberta College of Pharmacists and the president of both Extended Care Pharmacy Ltd. and the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA). Over the past three years, Andy has dedicated his work to lobby both U.S. and Canadian governments to allow American patients the right to purchase chronic maintenance medications from Canada. His work has provided thousands of American citizens the option to purchase affordable life saving medications. The following demonstrates Andy’s commitment to allowing U.S. patients to re-import life saving medications from Canada:

  • Testified before the U.S. congress on two occasions regarding the safety of Canadian medications.
  • Performed media interviews with major U.S. and Canadian newspapers and television stations.
  • Worked closely with U.S. congressmen to develop legislation to legalize the re-importation of Canadian medications.
  • Presented at the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) annual conference on the safety of Canadian medications. Discussing the necessary steps U.S. patients need to take to assure they are dealing with a legitimate Canadian Pharmacy.
  • Presented to U.S. unions and insurance companies on how to implement a Canadian pharmacy option to their clients.
  • Testified at the Governors Summit on the safety of Canadian medications and the similarities and collaborative efforts between Health Canada and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Advised the current U.S. administration and Senate offices on a sustainable and effective legalized bill for the re-importation of Canadian medications.

     

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