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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.

USA115th CongressS-64| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2017
John McCain

John McCain

Republican Senator

Arizona

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 10, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1480
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 10, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1480
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1480: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.
  • S 115-92: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesPrescription drugsTrade restrictions

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.

USA115th CongressS-64| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 10, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1480
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 10, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1480
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
John McCain

John McCain

Republican Senator

Arizona

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1480: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.
  • S 115-92: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesPrescription drugsTrade restrictions