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Colorado has received FDA authorization to import certain prescription drugs from Canada, becoming the second state to do so, but faces significant hurdles in building the supply chain and securing manufacturer participation. The FDA’s two-year authorization requires Colorado to file pre-import requests for specific drugs within a year, or the program could be terminated, adding pressure on the state to move quickly. Analyses estimate potential savings of tens of millions of dollars over several years, yet industry skepticism, logistical challenges, and past federal delays suggest the program’s full launch may still be uncertain and difficult to sustain. Sources: 'A big step': Colorado gets FDA OK to import cheaper drugs ... [PDF] Colorado's Drug Importation Program: 2024 Annual Report Colorado is at odds with the feds over prescription drug importation FDA allows Colorado drug imports, in theory FDA approves Colorado's plan to import cheaper drugs from ...