Illinois SB1971 establishes a program to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada.
The Illinois SB1971, known as the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program Act, mandates the Department of Public Health to create a program for importing prescription drugs from Canada. The program aims to provide lower-cost prescription drugs to consumers in Illinois. The Department is tasked with contracting with Canadian suppliers, developing a registration process for participating entities, and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. The program will only import drugs that meet safety standards, do not violate patent laws, and are expected to generate cost savings.
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