Summary
Florida’s plan to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada remains stalled nearly a year after FDA approval, with no timeline for implementation.
Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ claims of victory over the drug industry, operational hurdles and resistance from Canadian officials, who fear domestic shortages, have hindered progress.
Florida has spent over $50 million on the program, meant to reduce costs for state agencies like Medicaid, but no drugs have been imported.
Critics highlight logistical complexities and minor projected savings, while similar efforts in other states, like Colorado, also face delays.
You don’t need anything resembling coherent “socialism” for this. Canada gets better drug prices because they negotiate for drugs collectively. That’s it. That’s what you have to do. That’s literally it. Marx would find it hilarious and sad that this is what is being characterized as “socialism”.