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New Opioid Drug Approval Rules: Only Better and Safer Allowed

This proposed law would give the government the power to deny approval for new opioid pain medications. This could happen if a new drug isn't significantly better or safer than those already available. The goal is to limit new drugs that don't offer real improvements in pain treatment.
Key points
The government can deny approval for a new opioid drug if it's not clearly better or safer than existing ones.
The change aims to ensure only new opioid drugs offering real patient benefits reach the market.
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Print number: 117_S_4340
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2022-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EFFECTIVE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4340.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government can deny approval for a new opioid drug if it's not clearly better or safer than existing ones.
  • The change aims to ensure only new opioid drugs offering real patient benefits reach the market.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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