Lawmakers call on State Department to issue travel advisory over Mexican pharmaceuticals

Democratic mThe embers Congress Both chambers called for State Department To issue a travel advisory to U.S. citizens crossing the southern border into Mexico To get prescription drugs at a discount

Sen. Ed Markey Rep. David Trone (D-MD) sent a letter To Secretary of State Antony Blinken Monday to urge him to warn American citizens about the dangers associated with buying drugs from Mexico. Unknowingly, pharmaceuticals purchased in Mexico could contain contaminating substances Fentanyl They said they were talking about methamphetamine or methamphetamine.

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“We write to urge the State Department, which plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of Americans traveling abroad, to immediately issue a travel advisory warning of the dangers of buying adulterated pharmaceuticals from Mexican pharmacies,” The lawmakers stated this in a joint letter.

“These adulterated drugs place unsuspecting U.S. tourist customers — some of whom are seeking to avoid high pharmaceutical drug pricing in the United States — at risk of overdose and death,” They were also added.

Multiple reports were cited by the lawmakers that indicated that some Mexican pharmacies were selling fake prescription drugs laced with illegal drugs. A Report The following are the Los Angeles Times A study revealed that Mexican pharmacies claimed to be selling Viagra “legitimate pharmaceuticals,” Like Adderall and oxycodone, but those pharmaceuticals were positive for fentanyl or meth.

An additional Report University of California Los Angeles found that 11 Northwestern Mexico drug stores sold drugs laced with heroin, meth and fentanyl. According to the report, other drug stores and pharmacies sold controlled drugs without requiring a prescription.

“We must continue to work to reduce the incentives for Americans to travel abroad because cheaper medication is available there, ensure we have adequate tools at home to combat substance use disorder, and ultimately reduce the demand for opioids and other drugs that are fueling our epidemic,” The lawmakers agreed.

Blinken was also questioned by the Democrats if the State Department had ever considered putting up a travel advisory. He also answered whether the department would cooperate with other agencies to decrease incentives for U.S. residents not to travel to the United States for prescription drugs.

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Markey is the latest to assist the United States in cracking down on drug trafficking into America. Markey Secure $70 million is included in the 2023 budget to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has sufficient resources to interdict and stop the trafficking of opioids into America. 

The legislators requested a reply to their March 30th letter.