But the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products states that China is the world’s largest producer of generic drugs. More than 90 percent of China’s 4,300 API and pharmaceutical manufacturers produce generic products.

By easing trade between 450 million people in three countries, NAFTA more than quadrupled trade in 20 years. This boosted economic growth in all three countries. It also led to lower prices on groceries and oil in the United States.

NAFTA boosted trade by eliminating all tariffs between the three countries. It also created agreements on international rights for business investors. That reduced the cost of commerce. It spurs investment and growth, especially for small businesses.

The Pros and Cons of NAFTA

• Pro 1: NAFTA lowered the price of many goods.
• Pro 2: NAFTA was good for GDP.
• Pro 3: NAFTA was good for diplomatic relations.
• Pro 4: NAFTA increased exports and created regional production blocs.
• Con 1: NAFTA led to the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs.

China is currently the United States’ 3rd largest goods trading partner with $558.1 billion in total (two-way) goods trade during 2019. Goods exports totaled $106.4 billion; goods imports totaled $451.7 billion. The U.S. goods trade deficit with China was $345.2 billion in 2019.

China Is the Top Source of U.S. Pharmaceutical Imports, With India and Mexico Also Major Sources – Public Citizen.

Ninety percent of the prescription drugs consumed in the United States are generics, and the majority of them are produced overseas, mostly in India and China.

Generic drugs made in America are not inherently safer because Americans are more ethical but because they are made on the FDA’s home turf so the leading drug regulator in the world can keep U.S. manufacturers in line with warning letters based on spot inspections: more than 50 in the last 12 months related to drug …

110M prescriptions for Lisinopril were written in 2016, making it the second most prescribed drug in the U.S. We analyzed 20mg of the Lisinopril brand name drug along with five generics currently available on the market from five different global manufacturers – two made in the U.S.; two from China; and two from India.

If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

ARBs like losartan do not cause a cough and are often a good alternative. Otherwise, lisinopril and losartan have fairly similar side effects to other ACE inhibitors and ARBs.

The recall affects lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 20 mg/12.5 mg, in 500-count bottles (NDC 02) from lot H801815 (Exp. 3/21). The bottles were distributed throughout the United States. Lupin Pharmaceuticals voluntarily initiated the recall July 19, 2019.

6 Outdated High Blood Pressure Medications You Should Consider Upgrading

• Atenolol.
• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
• Terazosin (Hytrin) and Prazosin (Minipress)
• Hydralazine (Apresoline)
• Clonidine (Catapres)