Halting Drug Shipments Does Cost U.S. Patients

Regarding: “Customs Apology on Drug Seizures,” March 14:

As one of the 12,735 consumers who had their prescriptions confiscated, I am bitterly engaged in exchanging e-mails with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

I was advised that the prescription would be returned to the Canadian shipper without cost to me, whatever that means.

Incidentally, the medication is Plavix, which is prescribed to deter blood clots following a coronary stent implant. It costs $70 for a 30-day supply at Canada Drugs, compared with $130 at the local pharmacy.

Ken Boyer

Fullerton