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Patients worry they could lose access to Canadian prescriptions; rule change delayed 90 days
October 15, 2026 The Trump administration has delayed a new customs rule that could impede mail-order prescriptions from international pharmacies, including those in Canada, where many Americans have turned for lower-cost medication. The rule will now take effect in January, 90 days later than planned. Anne Weirich, of Brewster, said her Canadian pharmacy warned her it may no longer ship medication directly to U.S. patients.
Patients worry they could lose access to Canadian prescriptions; rule change delayed 90 days
The Trump administration has delayed a new customs rule that could impede mail-order prescriptions from international pharmacies, including those in Canada, where many Americans have turned for lower-cost medication. The rule will now take effect in January, 90 days later than planned. Anne Weirich, of Brewster, said her Canadian pharmacy warned her it may no longer ship medication directly to U.S. patients.
Nantucket hosts national health summit for seasonal communities
Hospital leaders from ski and beach towns and other seasonal and rural communities around the country convened on Nantucket last week for a national summit of their peers. Hosted by Nantucket Cottage Hospital, the two-and-a-half day event invited hospital staff to discuss the particular issues they face — such as tourism-related spikes in the patient population — and how best to handle them.
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