Trade Group says Meth Bill Burdens Consumers, would Add New Costs and Unnecessary Barriers on innocent customers

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The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is taking aim at the Meth Lab Elimination Act, legislation that would restrict the sales of certain cold medications. The CHPA has begun airing radio ads targeting the bill (see video), which is sponsored in the Missouri House by Sullivan Republican Dave Schatz.

Under the bill, pharmacies across Missouri would require a doctor's prescription for medications containing pseudoephedrine, an active ingredient in the manufacture of methamphetamine.


The CHPA, which represents medication manufacturers, argues such a requirement would lead to higher out-of-pocket costs for legitimate cold sufferers, and longer waiting at doctors' offices.
The CHPA instead proposes Missouri continue use of its electronic tracking system to monitor pseudoephedrine sales.


To see more of the CHPA's view on the issue, visit www.protectourmeds.com


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