Canadian drugs beat Medicare, many say

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Canadian drugs beat Medicare, many say

Dissatisfaction with the new Medicare prescription drug program continues to fuel demand for Canadian drugs among American seniors.

In many instances, Canadian drugs remain less expensive than the cost of enrolling in and purchasing drugs through the Medicare program.

Jerry saved more than $200 on her 3-month supply of Prevacid -- used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux -- and about $20 on her prescription for the thyroid hormone Synthroid, compared with what she would have paid at home.

U.S. drug prices run nearly 300% more than the world average price while other countries using the same drugs pay just 3% to 10% more than that price.