Close Menu
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Relationships
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Celebrity Kids
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
GistFestGistFest
  • Entertainment

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Lifestyle

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Relationships

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Tips & Tricks

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Celebrity Kids

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    DDG Files Restraining Order Against Halle Bailey

    June 10, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Shares Her and Partner, Anna Blundell’s Plans for Valentine’s Day

    February 14, 2025

    Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s Son’s Name Revealed

    January 12, 2025
Subscribe
GistFestGistFest
Home » FDA Approves Florida To Become the First State To Import Drugs From Canada
News

FDA Approves Florida To Become the First State To Import Drugs From Canada

FeyisayoBy FeyisayoJanuary 15, 20244 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
FDA Approves Florida to Become the First State to Import Drugs From Canada
Source: Pinterest
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
FDA Approves Florida to Become the First State to Import Drugs From Canada
Source: Pinterest

On Friday, January 5th, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration made a decision that many citizens applaud as forward-thinking. They decided to allow Florida to import drugs from Canada, making it the first-ever state to do so. 

Why does Florida intend to import drugs from another country when it has some big pharmaceutical companies already? It is because they are too expensive. America as a whole has been battling the high cost of medicine for years, and citizens are complaining every day. 

Florida is just one of the many states that want to import drugs to reduce the prices for its citizens. For example, Colorado submitted its application, and the FDA is still reviewing it.

The agency rejected that of New Hampshire and deemed Vermont’s application incomplete. Therefore, it is obvious that most states are on board with the importation of drugs from Canada. 

ALSO READ: “Halt mRNA Vaccine Use!” Florida Surgeon General Urges FDA, CDC

The FDA Commissioner Robert Califf also reiterated that the agency is “committed to working with states and Indian tribes” seeking to import drugs from Canada. “These proposals must demonstrate the programs would result in significant cost savings to consumers without adding risk of exposure to unsafe or ineffective drugs.”

Therefore, they are allowing Florida to import drugs for two years to see how effective it is. During these two years, the state must submit quarterly reports to the agency about cost savings and potential safety issues.

These drugs would majorly treat chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and mental illnesses. Later on, they intend to expand the drug importation for Medicaid recipients. 

According to Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, this program will be cost-effective and would save the state up to $180 million in the first year alone. He also believes that these drugs would be low-cost but lifesaving alternatives. 

POLL—Do You Support a Single-Payer Healthcare System (Medicare for All)?

“It’s about time that the FDA put patients over politics and the interests of Floridians over Big Pharma,” DeSantis said. 

However, there may be several obstacles along the way to this plan. First, the drug makers in the state would most definitely challenge the FDA decision in court. Stephen Ubl, chief executive of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, challenged this decision immediately. 

“We are deeply concerned with the FDA’s reckless decision to approve Florida’s state importation plan. PhRMA is considering all options for preventing this policy from harming patients,” he said. 

Another huge concern is that the Canadian government might not want to trade their drugs with Florida. This is because they may not have enough drugs for their citizens. So, they would rather not export the little they have. 

ALSO READ: New FDA-Approved Blood Pressure Procedure to Benefit People with Uncontrolled Hypertension

In 2020, Canadian Minister of Health Patricia Hajdu ordered companies not to export any drugs if doing so would create or worsen shortages at home in Canada. After the FDA’s announcement, Canada’s Health Minister Mark Holland said the country has regulations to ensure ample pharmaceutical supply.

“Canadians can be confident that our government will continue to take all necessary measures to protect the drug supply in Canada,” he said in a statement. However, DeSantis and his team are very confident and believe they can make it work, so the citizens, as well as other states, are watching closely to see how it’ll go. 

You Might Also Like:

New Jersey Democrats Divided as New York’s Bus Restrictions Worsen Migrant Crisis

Biden Drags Texas to Supreme Court Over Rio Grande Razor Wire Barriers

Harvard Alum Bill Ackman Says School Board Should Resign Like Ex-President Claudine Gay

Federal Prosecutor’s Sentencing of Ray Epps Sparks Outrage Online

Los Angeles Zoo Euthanizes 53-Year-Old Ailing Elephant

Canada Drugs FDA Florida
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous Article“Starsky & Hutch” Star David Soul Dies at 80
Next Article Connecticut Woman Suffering From Terminal Cancer Ends Her Life With Prescribed Lethal Medication

Related Posts

Celebrity Kids

DDG Files Restraining Order Against Halle Bailey

June 10, 2025
Fashion

Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

June 5, 2025
Entertainment

Heidi Montag’s Wig at AMAs 2025 Sparks Online Criticism: Called ‘World’s Worst’ by Fans

May 30, 2025
Latest Posts

Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

June 20, 2025

Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

June 19, 2025

King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

June 18, 2025

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

June 17, 2025

Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

June 16, 2025

Miley Cyrus Opens Up About Healing ‘Messy’ Family Bonds After Years of Turmoil

June 13, 2025

DDG Files Restraining Order Against Halle Bailey

June 10, 2025

Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

June 5, 2025
About
About

We’re a news, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is dedicated to giving you quality insight on the latest lifestyle news, movie and TV news, celebrity news and lots more.

Contact us: info@gistfest.com

MOST POPULAR

Alina Nikitina: Everything We Know About the Russian Model

October 4, 2023

Jennifer Rauchet: Inside the Life of Pete Hegseth’s Wife

August 30, 2023

Jacob’s Ladder Piercing: All You Need To Know

July 21, 2023

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox!

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
© 2025 GistFest. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.