Federal health minister says he won't allow Florida to 'pillage' the drug supply

Health Minister Mark Holland says Florida's plan to import cheaper Canadian pharmaceuticals is a non-starter and the federal government will use its regulatory power to ensure the national drug supply does not face any shortages due to actions by a foreign state.

Federal health minister says he won't allow Florida to 'pillage' the drug supply
People walk past a discount drug store that sells Canadian pharmaceuticals in Florida.

Health Minister Mark Holland says Florida's plan to import cheaper Canadian pharmaceuticals is a non-starter and the federal government will use its regulatory power to ensure the national drug supply does not face any shortages due to actions by a foreign state.