US Allows Imports To Lower Drug Costs
Using Safe Importation Action Plan, Final Rule And Guidance
Executive Summary
With the aim of lowering prices and improving access to certain prescription drugs, the US FDA and HHS have decided to allow imports from Canada. To enable this, the FDA has finalized the rule allowing importation and issued accompanying guidance.
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