Ending Prescription Mandates: Increased Access, State Control Over Drugs.
This bill aims to eliminate the federal requirement for prescriptions for most drugs, potentially making many medications more accessible to citizens without a doctor's visit. Simultaneously, the responsibility for regulating over-the-counter drug sales will shift to individual states, which could lead to variations in availability and rules depending on one's location. An exception is made for drugs intended for terminating a pregnancy, which will continue to require a prescription.
Key points
Federal prescription requirement for most drugs to be repealed 6 months after enactment.
Many currently prescription-only drugs could become available over-the-counter, increasing citizen choice.
State laws will govern over-the-counter drug sales, leading to potential variations across states.
Drugs for terminating a pregnancy will remain prescription-only, maintaining current federal regulations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_75
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-09