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US S3493

US S3493
Drug Shortages Shelf Life Extension Act


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Introduced
01/12/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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