H.R. 2228

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Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2015

Introduced 5/1/2015•114th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

5/8/2015 • House

Summary

Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2015

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy that:

is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada;
is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day supply;
is filled using a valid prescription issued by a physician licensed to practice in the United States; and
has the same active ingredient or ingredients, route of administration, dosage form, and strength as a prescription drug approved under the FFDCA.

Sets forth exceptions, including for controlled substances and biological products.

Establishes a certification process for approving Canadian pharmacies. Requires HHS to publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies.

Introduced in House • 5/1/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesPrescription drugsTrade restrictions