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FDA To Issue Decision On Florida’s Drug Importation Proposal By October

 
• By Brenda Sandburg

Florida was the first of four states to submit proposals for importation of prescription drugs from Canada. PhRMA recently filed a citizen petition opposing Colorado’s proposal, which notes hurdles it is facing. Infographic compares state proposals and the drugs they plan to import.

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FDA is moving to complete reivew of Florida's proposed program to import prescription drugs from Canada • Source: Shutterstock

The US Food and Drug Administration might be close to authorizing the first state program to import prescription drugs from Canada. The agency noted in a recent court filing that it is reviewing Florida’s amended program proposal and will be issuing a decision by 31 October.

Key Takeaways

  • FDA could authorize the first two prescription drug importation proposals, from Florida and Colorado, this year.

The agency's acceptance of the proposal would be a significant event, following years of debate over whether prescription drug importation...

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