The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Florida’s plan to import certain prescription drugs from Canada, making it the first state to receive such approval.
The plan is authorized for two years from the date of the first shipment, according to the FDA. The state must submit quarterly reports to the agency outlining cost savings and any safety issues.
The approval comes after three years of delay and two lawsuits. But FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said he is committed to working with states and tribes looking to import drugs.
