Canadian Drug Imports Final Rule Under Review At OMB

HHS submitted for White House review on Thursday (Sept. 10) a final rule to let states import prescription drugs from Canada. HHS proposed a rule to do so in December . The proposal would allow states and other non-federal entities to submit importation programs for FDA review. The plans would have to show promise of significant savings for consumers in order to be approved. The importation programs could be co-sponsored by pharmacies, wholesalers, or state or non-federal entities. The proposed...