The Food and Drug Administration has approved Florida's drug importation proposal.
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved Florida's drug importation proposal.
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FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Florida’s request to import certain drugs from Canada, marking the first time a state has been authorized to buy lower-cost medications in bulk from abroad.