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Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-832| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the personal importation of prescription drugs from Canada in certain instances. Such a drug must (1) be purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy and dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; (2) be purchased by an individual for personal use only and in quantities not to exceed a 90-day supply; (3) be filled using a valid prescription from a physician licensed in a U.S. state; and (4) have the same active ingredients, route of administration, dosage form, and strength as an FDA-approved drug. Certain types of drugs may not be imported under this program, such as controlled substances, biological products, or intravenously injected drugs. An approved pharmacy under this program must be located and licensed in Canada and meet additional requirements, such as participation in ongoing and comprehensive quality assurance programs. The FDA shall publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies on a website.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-478
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019
Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-259
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-478
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019


  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-259
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCanadaDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGovernment information and archivesPrescription drugsTrade restrictions

Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-832| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the personal importation of prescription drugs from Canada in certain instances. Such a drug must (1) be purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy and dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; (2) be purchased by an individual for personal use only and in quantities not to exceed a 90-day supply; (3) be filled using a valid prescription from a physician licensed in a U.S. state; and (4) have the same active ingredients, route of administration, dosage form, and strength as an FDA-approved drug. Certain types of drugs may not be imported under this program, such as controlled substances, biological products, or intravenously injected drugs. An approved pharmacy under this program must be located and licensed in Canada and meet additional requirements, such as participation in ongoing and comprehensive quality assurance programs. The FDA shall publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies on a website.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-478
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019
Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-259
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-478
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019


  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-259
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-259: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021
  • 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