US FDA Importation Proposal: Rigorous Requirements May Limit Impact

Proposed rule allowing states to import certain drugs from Canada would require tight supply chain, extensive security and reporting responsibilities. The potential costs and rigor involved in implementing the program could impede its uptake. 

Canadian flag with lot of medical pills

The US Food and Drug Administration’s "historic" proposed rule allowing states and other non-federal government entities to import prescription drugs from Canada as a way to lower costs would impose extensive supply chain security requirements on the parties involved.

The requirements are likely to incur significant costs, which could detract from the overall savings that can be derived from...

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