/tags/prescription-drugs prescription drugs en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:07:50 GMT /health/2026-01-21/desantis-florida-low-income-hiv-aids State officials said the action is being taken to prevent a shortfall of more than $120 million in the statewide prescription medication program for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:07:50 GMT /health/2026-01-21/desantis-florida-low-income-hiv-aids Sergio R. Bustos /health/2025-03-10/florida-seeks-drug-prescription-data-with-names-of-patients-and-doctors The state’s insurance regulator has demanded detailed information about patients and their medications, raising privacy concerns. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT /health/2025-03-10/florida-seeks-drug-prescription-data-with-names-of-patients-and-doctors Reed Abelson and Rebecca Robbins | The New York Times /health/2024-07-12/extreme-heat-and-some-medicines-can-be-a-risky-combo-heres-what-to-know This summer’s extreme heat is raising the danger of heat-related illnesses and threatening health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:00:00 GMT /health/2024-07-12/extreme-heat-and-some-medicines-can-be-a-risky-combo-heres-what-to-know Carla K. Johnson | Associated Press /health/2024-01-05/florida-canada-prescription-drugs-fda Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. It’s the first time any U.S. state has used the approach and follows years of frustration with U.S. drug prices Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:35:40 GMT /health/2024-01-05/florida-canada-prescription-drugs-fda Matthew Perrone | Associated Press /health/2024-01-03/narcolepsy-patients-adderall-medication-shortages-and-stigma-health-florida A national shortage of Adderall is affecting more than just ADHD patients. Those with narcolepsy, a much rarer condition, are often treated with the medication. Without it, they're often unable to drive or function as usual. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT /health/2024-01-03/narcolepsy-patients-adderall-medication-shortages-and-stigma-health-florida Tampa Bay Times /health/2023-12-15/fda-florida-drug-imports-canada AHCA Secretary Jason Weida told a state House panel he is “cautiously optimistic” the FDA will approve the plan, which the state has been pursuing since 2019. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:15:00 GMT /health/2023-12-15/fda-florida-drug-imports-canada News Service of Florida /health/2023-09-01/florida-fda-prescription-drug-plan The clash is over a warehouse within 30 miles of an “authorized port of entry” for prescription drugs in Canadian importation programs. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:38:58 GMT /health/2023-09-01/florida-fda-prescription-drug-plan The News Service of Florida /health/2023-08-15/florida-lawsuit-canada-drug-imports The state alleges the federal agency violated the Freedom of Information Act. The revised lawsuit includes allegations that the FDA did not properly respond to a records request submitted in May. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:00:00 GMT /health/2023-08-15/florida-lawsuit-canada-drug-imports /health/2023-06-13/florida-prescription-drugs-canada A judge has put on hold key parts of a lawsuit filed by Florida against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, after the federal agency said it expects to make a decision by Oct. 31 on the state's plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:30:22 GMT /health/2023-06-13/florida-prescription-drugs-canada Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /politics/2023-01-12/desantis-to-seek-lower-prescription-drug-prices-by-targeting-middlemen Calling for “long overdue reforms,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday outlined proposed legislation that would target pharmacy benefit managers to try to lower prescription-drug costs. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:16:16 GMT /politics/2023-01-12/desantis-to-seek-lower-prescription-drug-prices-by-targeting-middlemen Jim Saunders