Florida Will Be Allowed to Import Prescription Drugs from Canada

The Food and Drug Administration has decided to approve the state of Florida’s request to import drugs from Canada, a move that would change the way Americans obtain prescription medicines and could reduce their cost. The agency’s decision is set to be shared with Florida today and later with Canada, people familiar with the matter said. Several other states have filed similar requests with the agency. The plans are likely to face obstacles to taking immediate effect, including lawsuits from drugmakers. The FDA has also raised safety concerns about importing...