Stop Taxing the Sick
The debate over access to affordable medicines in poor countries frequently overlooks a critical issue: Governments in these countries routinely slap tariffs and other taxes on pharmaceutical imports. While these measures tend to be modest revenue generators, they drive up medicine prices, harming many who need them most.
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WASHINGTON, DC – The debate over access to affordable medicines in emerging and developing countries frequently overlooks a critical issue: Governments in these countries routinely slap tariffs and other taxes on vitally important drugs. While these measures tend to be modest revenue generators, they make the affected medicines more expensive, which can put them out of reach for many who need them most.