Lakeland, Florida A hardy market for imported low-cost prescription drugs has taken root in Florida, nourished by older Americans and tolerant regulators. The most visible name is Canadian MedStore, which opened its first location in 2003 and now has six in central Florida. The shops seemed to face a grim future 10 years ago when Medicare began covering prescription drugs, sparking expectations that seniors would no longer struggle to afford medications. Bill Hepscher's Canadian MedStore helps Americans buy prescription drugs from foreign pharmacies. About 2 percent of Americans, or 5 million people, buy drugs from foreign pharmacies, according to a federal survey in 2011.

Source: CNN June 03, 2016 11:15 UTC