Americans who fill prescriptions through Canadian mail-order pharmacies have 10 days before a federal customs change could slow, complicate, or stop their deliveries. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection rule on international mail reaches a key compliance date on Oct. 22, and patient advocates warn that imported medicines could get caught in it.
The rule does not mention prescription drugs by name. It covers nearly everything arriving through the international postal network, from clothing to toys. But according to the Associated Press, medications mailed from abroad will need additional data and a customs bond once the change takes hold, and the practical result could be delays, refusals or added costs.
