Biden FDA Approves Florida Plan to Import Drugs From Canada (2)

The Biden administration will allow Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, giving the green light to a plan that could spur other states to follow suit.

The Food and Drug Administration made the decision on Florida’s plan Friday, saying that the state’s health department must likewise provide quarterly reports to the agency, including information on cost savings and potential safety and quality issues.

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement that the agency was “committed to working with states and Indian tribes” trying to develop importation proposals.

“These proposals must demonstrate the programs would result in significant ...