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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require guidance on extending expiration dates for certain drugs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Drug Shortages Shelf Life Extension Act, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on stability testing and expiration dates for certain drugs. The goal is to help prevent or mitigate drug shortages by establishing the longest feasible expiration dates supported by the data. The bill also requires the Secretary to submit biennial reports to Congress on the number of drugs for which the Secretary has requested a labeling change regarding the expiration date, including details on the circumstances of each request.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S191-192) (on 01/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3493/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3493/BILLS-117s3493is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3493/BILLS-117s3493is.pdf.pdf |
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