Hill January 5, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Florida’s plan to import certain prescription drugs directly from Canada, the first time a state has ever been allowed to do so.
The approval marks a major shift in U.S. drug policy and comes despite fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry, which is likely to sue. The FDA has also raised safety concerns about importing drugs from outside the U.S., because it can’t guarantee their safety.
Individuals are allowed to buy from Canadian pharmacies, but states have long sought to purchase cheaper drugs directly from Canadian wholesalers.
Prescription drugs are cheaper in Canada, as in most other countries, because the government can directly negotiate the price with drug companies.
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