international medication access

The ability of Americans to make autonomous healthcare decisions, including the choice of purchasing affordable pharmaceuticals from international sources like India, raises significant legal and ethical questions. While the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly grant the right to affordable healthcare or the importation of foreign medications, several amendments and legal precedents suggest that such activities could be protected under broader interpretations of individual rights and liberties. This article delves into the legal cases and constitutional interpretations that support the argument that blocking access to affordable pharmaceuticals may infringe upon fundamental human rights. Key cases and amendments, such as the Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments, emphasize the importance of personal choice and autonomy in healthcare decisions, highlighting the potential constitutional violations of restricting access to cost-effective medications