Trump directs Azar to work on Florida drug import plan

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Trump directed Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to work with Gov. Ron DeSantis on Florida's drug import plan

Trump and Azar spoke at an Oval Office meeting — attended by DeSantis — that lasted for about 45 minutes Monday afternoon, said Gaetz, who also was at the gathering.Gaetz said he believed that the meeting was at DeSantis’ request. He said he and the governor have privately discussed the import plan multiple times with the president.

Gaetz said the meeting set the stage for Azar’s department to review Florida’s plan and ultimately approve it.passed by the state Legislature would give Florida until 2020 to submit a plan for federal approval. But Gaetz said Trump wanted to see the program get off the ground sooner. DeSantis has touted Trump’s support for his drug import plan without public confirmation from the president. Gaetz’s depiction of Monday’s meeting suggests the president is willing to overcomeGaetz said Azar, at Monday’s meeting, listed several concerns about the program, including the possibility that manufacturers might limit prescription drug supplies if they don’t make enough money. Azar questioned how to ensure the safety of source materials.

 

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This is their Obamacare replacement plan? They forget. You have to be able to afford a doctor to get a prescription before low prices does any good.

Trump must be helping his drug cartel buddies out via these guys,

WTF is wrong with mattgaetz?

Drugs are cool but not if that guy shows up at the party

Desantis? yeah, that should work out well. I say leave everything FL out of the discussion. Because, well. FL!

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