Drug Imports

Colorado, New Hampshire and New Mexico are also seeking federal permission to import cost-saving prescription drugs from Canada. President Joe Biden endorsed the approach in his 2020 campaign but has yet to approve any state plan.

Nearly three years after Florida lawmakers approved a plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, Gov. Ron DeSantis is now criticizing the FDA after President Biden indicated he wanted to move forward with the plan.

Drugmakers asked a court to overturn a rule set by HHS in October allowing imports, but the administration says the suit is moot because it’s unclear if any states would get an import plan approved.

The Trump Administration is supporting a request Florida lawmakers just passed to curb rising drug costs by allowing the state to important cheaper...

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to allow the state to import prescription drugs from Canada inched closer to passage Friday in the Senate.