"FDA Greenlights Florida's Plan to Import Cost-Saving Canadian Drugs"
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The FDA has approved Florida's request to import prescription drugs from Canada, a first for any U.S. state, aimed at reducing medication costs for illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and prostate cancer. This approval is part of a broader effort to lower drug prices, a key issue for President Joe Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While the move is expected to save Florida millions annually, it faces opposition from the pharmaceutical industry and concerns from Canada about drug shortages. Florida must still meet FDA requirements to ensure safety and cost savings before importing drugs.
- FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada CNN
- Florida authorized to buy Canadian prescription drugs FOX 5 New York
- F.D.A. Issues First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States From Canada The New York Times
- Florida Is First State Allowed to Import Drugs From Canada in Bid to Reduce Costs The Wall Street Journal
- FDA approves Florida's request to import cheaper drugs from Canada BBC.com
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