Prescription Freedom Act of 2020 This bill generally eliminates the authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require that a drug be dispensed only with a prescription. However, the FDA may continue to require a prescription for any drug intended for terminating a pregnancy.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
AbortionDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Prescription drugsState and local government operations
Prescription Freedom Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8894| House
| Updated: 12/8/2020
Prescription Freedom Act of 2020 This bill generally eliminates the authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require that a drug be dispensed only with a prescription. However, the FDA may continue to require a prescription for any drug intended for terminating a pregnancy.
AbortionDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Prescription drugsState and local government operations