S. 97
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.
1/10/2019 • Senate
Summary
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
This bill addresses the importation of drugs from Canada and other foreign countries.
The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting wholesalers, pharmacies, and individuals to import certain prescription drugs from Canada. After two years, The FDA, 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 • 1/10/2019
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
January 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Related Bills (5)
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H.R. 1478
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S. 920
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H.R. 447
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act