Efforts to import prescription drugs from Canada received a big boost in May when President Donald Trump reiterated his support for the proposal. Trump reportedly directed Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to work with Florida, which is one of 16 statespursuing importation legislation, to get the necessary federal approvals as quickly as possible. According to Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, the president is "chomping at the bit for this solution to lower drug prices."
As former presidents of the California State Pharmacy Board, we sympathize with patients suffering from the significant increase in prescription drug list prices in recent years. We've seen personally and professionally the medical and financial consequences of rising out-of-pocket drug costs throughout our careers.
