Vermont becomes first state to allow imported drugs from Canada

The Hill: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) on Wednesday signed a law permitting the import of prescription drugs from Canada into the state.

Proponents of the law, which has been opposed by President Trump's health officials as well as pharmaceutical companies, believe it will help fight rising drug prices. It was widely supported in Vermont's Democratic-controlled state legislature.  

The law must still be certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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