Dosanjh did not specify what steps would be taken, but his spokesman said the measures being considered include preventing Canadian doctors from co-signing prescriptions without examining patients. Other measures might be prohibiting prescriptions for foreigners who are not in Canada, barring a price reduction if the drugs are exported and banning bulk exports, spokesman Ken Polk said. Dosanjh has been studying options to restrict the practice for at least six months. 'I am concerned and we're acting on it. There will be news soon,' Dosanjh said.

Ujjal Dosanjh