"FDA Greenlights Florida's Initiative to Import Cost-Effective Canadian Drugs"
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The FDA has approved Florida's plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, which is expected to lower medication costs. This marks a significant policy shift in the U.S. and aligns with bipartisan efforts to reduce drug prices. The program, backed by both President Biden and former President Trump, will be authorized for two years, with Florida required to test and relabel the drugs to meet U.S. standards. Canadian health providers have expressed concerns over the feasibility due to their own supply challenges. The pharmaceutical industry warns of potential risks to public health, and legal challenges are anticipated.
- Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say The Associated Press
- Can Florida's plan to import drugs from Canada lower medication costs? PBS NewsHour
- F.D.A. Issues First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States From Canada The New York Times
- FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada CNN
- FDA approves Florida's request to import cheaper drugs from Canada BBC.com
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