Not a big enough amount of the population for it to be statistically significant, especially when no major party will actually rally for the importation of overseas medications nor would the average voter for the major parties be particularly sorrowful for the plight of someone trying to import medication cheap from overseas.
It can easily be framed as black market drug seeking and people are generally too willing to accept such a narrative because it doesn’t affect them and it is entertaining to go through the motions of thinking this is what reality is.
Easy solution. Change your address with the dmv to that of one of your siblings/family/friend and apply for TSA global entry. Once you receive it, switch back to your address. LOL
I can neither confirm nor deny if there was a controlled substance in the package. However, if the rules are changing then I would assume everything will be treated as illegal to import and possibly have the same consequences.
It was confiscated through the mail. Yes, when I went to apply for TSA Pre-check and Global entry I was denied because of “customs violations.” I tried three different avenues to get more information and appeal the situation. This included writing a letter to their Ombudsmen, but I never received any responses. It was very frustrating.
I hadn’t thought of that. It might be something to try. It does cost $120 to apply though and if you add that to the cost (and time) of changing my address with the DMV, it’s probably not worth it. Also, I do believe they asked me to list all addresses for the past 10 years or something like that. If my memory is correct, then it would still show up.
For what it’s worth, I was approved for TSA pre-check after a seizure, but I don’t mess around with controlled substance imports so maybe that’s a factor. It’s one thing to get a love letter from the FDA, but it’s quite another to get DEA attention, because they keep records and build cases over time. I haven’t bothered applying for Global Entry.
There are still vendors who are planning to ship after Oct 22, but they charge a premium.
I got my tracking too. In the past it would take no more than seven days. Nervous about checking for the updates. I want to order more if this works out. Want to order from SK as well.
Yeah. My first package from Maulik was shipped September 26 and according to tracking it’s still at the Mumbai airport. Same with second package. Delivery times seem to be longer than normal. Probably eat to order soon or take your chances.
For a control of sorts, I ordered four different drugs from Universal Drug, all with an Rx provided. Two of the drugs were sourced to India, one the UK and one Canada. I have tracking numbers but not much action yet.
Millions may face prescription drug price surge on Oct. 22
Oct. 22 may be the day millions of Americans suddenly won’t be able to afford their prescription drugs anymore.
On that day, Customs and Border Patrol plans to stop allowing prescription drugs to cross borders duty-free and with little to no paperwork, Zonos, an importer of record on these shipments, said on its website. Instead, these packages will have to go through an automated process that requires documentation, tariffs and other specific product details the Food and Drug Administration requires.
When asked about the changes by USA TODAY, White House spokeswoman Allison Schuster said President Donald Trump is still committed to lowering drug prices for Americans.
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Why is the administration making the change?
On Aug. 29, 2025, President Donald Trumpsuspended indefinitely the de minimis rule that allowed low-value shipments of $800 or less to enter the country freely and tax-free. Initially, Trump said he aimed the closing of the loophole at China to counter the illicit flow of synthetic opioids into the U.S., but the changes soon expanded to all countries.
All packages must now go through a stricter entry process that will require more documentation and if they are drugs, more FDA scrutiny.
Americans ordering drugs themselves would now basically have to become professional importers, Hunter said. They would need customs bonds, a bill of sale, 10-digit classification numbers and they’ll have to complete these forms and pay duties online monthly, he said.
“It’s not practical for someone who may be immobile or 89 years old or with dementia,” he said. “For someone like that, this is a ban (on their medications) that could jeopardize their lives.”
How very not surprising. Unless the voters revolt, this will only keep getting worse. Given history, I’m not optimistic. It’s hard to believe, but obtaining affordable life saving medication is becoming criminalized behavior.
US based biohackers are in a funny position. Not only is anti-aging medical progress moving at a snail’s pace, but now you’ll be cut off from conventional prescription medication for off target applications. Pathetic.
Absolutely. I know of one person people who will likely pass away quickly if he is unable to continue with his low priced India medicines.
Claude assessed the underlying intent of the language of the new regulation as more severe in consequences than even the words might imply. I fear this may be correct. The administration claims it wants to lower drug prices especially those for whom the cost is prohibitive but the facts suggest little concern for low income people who need specific medications to stay alive. TrumpRx was ginned up to stick a finger in the eye of Mark Cuban’s program. Retribution.
Those of us in the US need to see how India, Canada, etc. adapt. One hopes than a less than adept administration will leave a path for fulfillment.
My two cents as an MD focused on care of pts with complex illnesses like Long Covid, ME/CFS, POTS, MCAS. There are basically ZERO FDA approved drugs for these diagnoses. Therefore, insurance routinely rejects prescriptions. Drugs like xifaxan/rifaxamin cost >2000 bucks in the US. About 120 USD from Canada.
This new enforcement decision will prolong illness, increase morbidity and kill patients. Another example of the profound cruelty of this administration. Important to add that ordering meds from Canada is NOT a GRAY market. These are approved, quality controlled drugs from licensed pharmacies not gray market peptides.
My patients will really suffer. Another Trump/Big Pharma victory . Another fuck you to Americans.
I thought that drugs coming from Canada will not be effected becaue they always needed a prescription and I thought that you still can buy drugs from canada even after 10/22 as long as you have a prescription, no?
… as an interested party…