FDA Authorizes Florida Importation Plan, But No Drugs Cleared For Landing

The US FDA's authorization of the first ever Section 804 importation program is a notable political move, but hurdles remain before the state can import drugs and savings are expected to be minimal.

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The US FDA authorized Florida's Canadian drug importation plan on 5 January. • Source: Shutterstock

The US Food and Drug Administration cleared Florida’s drug importation plan 5 January, more than three years after the state requested the Canadian import program made possible by a Trump era rule. But the state still has several hoops to jump through before actual medications would be cleared for import by the federal government and ultimately the savings are expected to be minimal.

Still, the political victories may be valuable. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis can tout his success against what he framed...

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