The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to create and maintain a publicly accessible list of approved medications for individuals seeking medical certification within the aviation industry, covering both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. The list, developed in consultation with various aviation stakeholders, should provide user-friendly and informative content, including details on medication usage, restrictions, and a mechanism for medical providers to contact the FAA. Additionally, the Administrator must update the list annually to ensure relevancy and accuracy. This bill aims to ensure that aviation personnel are adequately informed about the medications they can safely use, contributing to enhanced aviation safety.
Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to compile, publish, and annually update a list of medications that may be safely prescribed to pilots and air traffic controllers for the purposes of issuing a medical certification. The list must be publicly available on the FAA website and distributed to those seeking a license and medical certification.
Currently, the FAA does not have a list of approved medications. However, the FAA does have lists for Aviation Medical Examiners of Do Not Issue medications and Do Not Fly medications.
