H.R. 4565
Referred to CommitteeResponsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2016
Introduced 2/12/2016•114th Congress•House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2/19/2016 • House
Summary
Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2016
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit direct-to-consumer advertising of a drug in the first three years after the drug's approval. The Food and Drug Administration may: (1) waive the third year of this prohibition for a drug if direct-to-consumer advertising of the drug would have an affirmative value to public health, or (2) extend the prohibition if the drug has significant adverse health effects.Introduced in House • 2/12/2016
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Policy Area: Health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationMarketing and advertisingPrescription drugs
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Originated in the House
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February 12, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House2/12/2016