S. 469
Referred to CommitteeAffordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2/28/2017 • Senate
Summary
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting wholesalers, pharmacies, and individuals to import certain prescription drugs from Canada. The FDA, within two years, may permit the importation of prescription drugs from other countries.
The bill establishes a process for certifying foreign sellers—a licensed foreign pharmacy or foreign wholesale distributor.
Introduced in Senate • 2/28/2017
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Originated in the Senate
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February 28, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Related Bills (5)
H.R. 1776
Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act
S. 771
Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act
S. 3411
Affordable Medications Act
S. 97
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
H.R. 1245
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act