; (2) increasing amounts available to the National Institutes of Health for research and development of drugs; (3) reducing prescription drug cost-sharing for patients; or (4) reducing health insurance premiums. 203. Importing affordable and safe drugs (a) In general Section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 384 ) is amended to read as follows: 804. Importation of safe and affordable drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Affordable Medications Act , the Secretary shall promulgate regulations permitting the importation of qualifying prescription drugs into the United States, in accordance with this section. (b) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) Certified foreign seller The term certified foreign seller means a licensed foreign pharmacy or foreign wholesale distributor that the Secretary certifies under subsection (d)(1)(B), that pays the fee required under subsection (d)(1)(C), and that is included on the list described in subsection (c). (2) Foreign wholesale distributor The term foreign wholesale distributor means a person (other than a manufacturer, a manufacturer's co-licensed partner, a third-party logistics provider, or a repackager) engaged in wholesale distribution. (3) Importer The term importer means a dispenser (as defined in section 581(3)) or wholesale distributor registered under section 503(e) who imports prescription drugs into the United States in accordance with this section. (4) Licensed foreign pharmacy The term licensed foreign pharmacy means a pharmacy located in Canada, or subject to subsection (e), another applicable country, that— (A) operates in accordance with applicable pharmacy standards set forth by the provincial pharmacy rules and regulations enacted in Canada, or, subject to subsection (e), such applicable rules and regulations of the permitted country in which such seller is located