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US S3257

US S3257
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lengthen the period of time during which certain controlled substances must be administered to a patient after being delivered by a pharmacy to the administering practitioner.


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Introduced
11/18/2021
In Committee
11/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to lengthen the period of time during which certain controlled substances must be administered to a patient after being delivered by a pharmacy to the administering practitioner.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to lengthen the period of time during which certain controlled substances must be administered to a patient after being delivered by a pharmacy to the administering practitioner. Specifically, it increases the timeframe from 14 days to 60 days for the administration of the controlled substance. Additionally, it grants the Attorney General the authority to modify this timeframe if the Secretary determines that doing so would reduce the risk of diversion or protect the public health.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/18/2021)

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