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Drug Imports a ‘Win-Win’

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Jason Weida by Jason Weida
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Drug Imports a ‘Win-Win’

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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a long-awaited, first-of-its-kind plan to expand trade with Canada through the importation of pharmaceutical drugs to lower costs for consumers.

For decades, experts and consumers alike have advocated opening trade in prescription drugs between the United States and Canada. However, since Florida’s plan was approved, some have attempted to sow fear through the media that expanding trade with Florida could lead to drug shortages in Canada. While that concern is understandable at face value, the facts show that Canadians have no reason to be worried.

Florida’s plan, first proposed in November 2020, is very limited. Florida will only buy from a specific list of drugs, for use only with specific populations. Eligible drugs focus primarily on the treatment of mental health, prostate cancer, congenital genetic disorders and HIV/AIDS. These drugs would go to Florida Medicaid patients and those in the care of other Florida programs and agencies. To make it perfectly clear, Florida has not proposed to import all drugs, let alone make them available to our entire population.

As an extra safeguard, Health Canada has expressly stated that regulations under the Food and Drugs Act will protect against exporting drugs that would cause or worsen a shortage in Canada. This ensures that Florida’s importation plan will not cause shortages in Canada. Additionally, Florida is consistently monitoring the Canadian government’s list of drugs that are vulnerable to shortages. It’s not in Florida’s interest to undermine the mutual benefits of our longstanding relationship.

The unfortunate truth is that the loudest voices claiming Florida’s plan will cause drug shortages are not from consumers, but the pharmaceutical companies and the trade groups they fund. These companies are worried that greater trade will lower costs for consumers and cut into their bottom line. Their warnings ring particularly hollow because they control the supply. In fact, across the border in the United States, pharmaceutical companies and their trade groups have tried to claim that Canadian drugs are somehow “unsafe” and a threat to public health. But if big pharma really cared about public health, why not make rampant price-gouging in the United States and Canada an area of focus? At the end of the day, pharmaceutical companies aren’t worried about drug shortages or safety as much as they fear any threat to their bloated profits.

One thing is clear: Florida’s plan is a win-win for both Canada and Florida. Florida’s plan is designed to relieve pressure on an already overburdened government health-care system, and this plan will bring tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars in new business to Canada.

As a second home for millions of Canadians, with 3 million visiting annually, Florida hopes this continued partnership with Canada in lowering prescription drug costs will benefit the populations of both the Sunshine State and America’s neighbor to the North. We thank Canada for the time it has already devoted to meeting and communicating with us and sincerely appreciate their partnership in this battle to lower prescription drug prices.

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In this episode of the Daily Remedy Podcast, Dr. Joshi discusses the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare laws and trends, emphasizing the importance of understanding the distinction between statutory and case law. The conversation highlights the role of case law in shaping healthcare practices and encourages physicians to engage in legal advocacy by writing legal briefs to influence case law outcomes. The episode underscores the need for physicians to actively participate in the legal processes that govern their practice.

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Healthcare trends are rapidly changing and confusing.
Understanding statutory and case law is crucial for physicians.
Case law can overturn existing statutory laws.
Physicians can influence healthcare law through legal briefs.
Writing legal briefs doesn't require extensive legal knowledge.
Narrative formats can be effective in legal briefs.
Physicians should express their perspectives in legal matters.
Engagement in legal advocacy is essential for physicians.
The interpretation of case law affects medical practice.
Physicians need to be part of the legal conversation.
Physicians: Write thy amicus briefs!
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