Florida Is First to Win Approval to Import Cheaper Medications From Canada
The FDA decision marks the latest turn in a back and forth between states and the federal government over importing cheaper drugs.
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The Biden administration will allow Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, giving the green light to a plan that could spur other states to follow suit.
The Food and Drug Administration made the decision on Florida’s plan Friday, saying that the state’s health department must likewise provide quarterly reports to the agency, including information on cost savings and potential safety and quality issues.