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STAT+: FDA approves Colorado’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada
The FDA has approved Colorado's plan to import certain prescription drugs from Canada to lower costs for residents, making it the second U.S. state after Florida to receive such authorization. However, state importation programs have faced challenges in implementation, including pushback from the Canadian pharmaceutical industry, which has delayed Florida's program.
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