‘The drug industry lobbying group PhRMA published a new Web site aimed at helping poor people get discounted or free drugs offered by the drug companies.

The drug companies have been under fire in the U.S. Congress and the media for fighting efforts to import low-cost prescription drugs from other countries, notably Canada.

The Internet site, at http://www.helpingpatients.org, promises “one-stop-shopping” for various patient assistance programs, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America said.’