Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 10, 2019)
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.
What just happenedJan 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 10, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jan 10, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate