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US HR7669

US HR7669
Drug Shortages Shelf Life Extension Act


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Introduced
05/06/2022
In Committee
05/06/2022
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 within one year on recommendations for drug manufacturers regarding the submission of stability testing data, establishing the longest feasible expiration dates supported by the data, and using innovative approaches for drug stability modeling. 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 for the expiration date, including details on the circumstances of such requests and whether the manufacturer made the requested change.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/06/2022)

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