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GA HR1232
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Campbell
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AI Summary
- Urges Georgia to take swift action, including passing enabling legislation, to establish a program for importing prescription drugs from Canada to lower drug costs for Georgia residents
- Cites the FDA's January 5, 2024, approval of Florida's Canadian drug importation program, which is projected to save Florida up to $180 million in its first year
- Notes that Georgia consumers pay an estimated twice as much as Canadian consumers for patented prescription drugs and 20% more for generic drugs
- References federal authority under 21 U.S.C. § 384 and the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which authorize wholesale importation of eligible prescription drugs from Canada
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to members of the Georgia General Assembly
Legislative Description
State of Georgia; import some prescription drugs from Canada to lower the cost of drug prices; urge
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/27/2024
Committee Referrals
Health2/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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