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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Crossed Over
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Passed
Dead
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill establishes regulations for the sale, transfer, or distribution of compounded weight-loss medications, which are custom-made medications that, unlike mass-produced medications, are not subject to approval by the federal food and drug administration (FDA). A person may not sell, transfer, or distribute a compounded weight-loss medication unless the person confirms that the medication: ! Is made from bulk drug substances and drugs that are approved by the FDA when such approval is required; ! Was manufactured in compliance with FDA processes; ! Contains bulk drug substances that are pharmaceutical grade and are accompanied by a certificate of analysis containing information that is material to the safety and efficacy of the bulk drug substances; ! Was manufactured at a facility that is registered with the FDA and passed an FDA inspection within the previous 2 years; and ! Is verified for purity and accurate dosage. Labels for compounded weight-loss medications must list all active and inactive ingredients, the quantity of those ingredients, and the ingredients' country of origin. There must also be a warning on the label stating that the compounded weight-loss medication has not been FDA-approved, has inadequate evidence of safety or efficacy, and has known and unknown side effects. A person must also provide certain disclosures to a patient when prescribing compounded weight-loss medications. The bill prohibits the use of false or misleading claims, including unsubstantiated claims, when advertising or promoting compounded weight-loss medications. A person that sells, transfers, or distributes compounded weight-lost medication must keep records related to the compounded weight-loss medication for at least 2 years after the date of expiration of the compounded weight-loss medication and make those records available for inspection by the state board of pharmacy. The state board of pharmacy may issue fines of up to $1,000 per dose of compounded weight-loss medications that are sold or distributed in violation of the bill and may revoke a pharmacy or business license for violations. The attorney general has authority to enforce this bill as a deceptive trade practice under the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act".
AI Summary
This bill establishes regulations for compounded weight-loss medications, which are custom-made drugs not approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To sell, transfer, or distribute these medications, individuals must ensure they are made from FDA-approved bulk drug substances (active pharmaceutical ingredients) and drugs, manufactured according to FDA processes, contain pharmaceutical-grade ingredients with proper documentation, and come from facilities registered with and inspected by the FDA within the last two years, with verified purity and dosage. Labels must clearly list all ingredients, their quantities, and country of origin, along with a warning that the medication is not FDA-approved and has unproven safety or efficacy. Patients must also receive specific disclosures when prescribed these medications, and advertising must avoid false or misleading claims. The bill prohibits deceptive trade practices related to these medications, with the Attorney General having exclusive authority to enforce these provisions under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, and allows for fines of up to $1,000 per dose and license revocation for violations. Record-keeping for at least two years past the expiration date is also required, and these records must be available for inspection by the state board of pharmacy.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
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