House Bill 1480
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1480
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy that:
- is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada;
- is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day supply;
- is filled using a valid prescription issued by a physician licensed to practice in the United States; and
- has the same active ingredients, route of administration, dosage form, and strength as a prescription drug approved under the FFDCA.
Certain medications may not be imported, including controlled substances and biological products.
The bill establishes a certification process for approving Canadian pharmacies. HHS must publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies.
March 9, 2017
03/10/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/09/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/09/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:40 PM