Two points.........we have to remember, this is Trump.
First.
States, drug wholesalers and pharmacists would act as intermediaries for consumers.
Why? Why can't I get my doctor to write me a prescription and then simply order it on the internet?
Second.
Azar added, "Today's announcement outlines the pathways the Administration intends to explore to allow safe importation of certain prescription drugs to lower prices and reduce out of pocket costs for American patients.
It says this is something the administration "intends to explore", not that they were doing it. Trump says many things he never follows through on. Still waiting for him to pull the troops from Iraq.