Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.

Summary

Florida’s plan to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada remains stalled nearly a year after FDA approval, with no timeline for implementation.

Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ claims of victory over the drug industry, operational hurdles and resistance from Canadian officials, who fear domestic shortages, have hindered progress.

Florida has spent over $50 million on the program, meant to reduce costs for state agencies like Medicaid, but no drugs have been imported.

Critics highlight logistical complexities and minor projected savings, while similar efforts in other states, like Colorado, also face delays.

  • Verdant Banana@lemmy.worldEnglish
    563·
    22 days ago

    Politicians ranging from conservatives such as DeSantis to liberals such as Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont have long pushed for importing lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada.

    if both sides want cheaper drugs why not work together to make that happen by regulating big pharma and pushing for things like universal healthcare

    fact that they don’t just proves where their paychecks come from

    • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world
      8·
      22 days ago

      Difference is that Bernie is going after it as a consolation prize since neither major party want to do either of the things you so rightfully advocate for, while DeSantis only wants to pretend in order to not lose the votes of people who can’t afford medicine.

  • tootoughtoremember@lemmy.world
    10·
    22 days ago

    the government in Ottawa has warned it won’t allow medicines to be exported if Canadians could experience shortages as a result.

    The Canadian government looking out for Canadians. Maybe the American government should look closer at why drug prices are lower in Canada and rather than just try to buy Canadian? We’ve all got aging populations, this problem is only going to get worse, and any change won’t be implemented overnight. Would have been a great campaign issue to run on, rather than small business tax cuts and building a border wall.

  • Snapz@lemmy.world
    7·
    22 days ago

    Keep looking to chuds to save you, other chuds. Chocolate rations have gone up from 10 to 8.

  • ATDA@lemmy.world
    1·
    20 days ago

    Let’s import drugs with negotiated prices instead of just… Negotiating prices…

    God damn Republicans are dumb ass hypocrites.