The FDA’s approval of Florida’s program will help mitigate the financial burden placed on patients and the larger health care system. Following suit of Florida, at least 7 states have established laws that would allow them to implement similar state drug importation programs, many of which have already received attention from the FDA. FDA authorizes Florida’s drug importation program. Luhby, T. FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada. PhRMA statement on FDA authorizing Florida’s importation plan.

Source: CNN January 05, 2024 20:13 UTC