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Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-259| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (12)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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

S 116-61
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-832
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-61
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-832
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-832: 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 CongressS-259| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
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

S 116-61
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-832
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-61
    Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-832
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (12)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-832: 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