What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4918.
Importing Safe and Affordable Prescription Drugs from Approved Canadian Pharmacies.
This bill allows US citizens to legally import up to a 90-day supply of certain prescription drugs from Canada to potentially lower healthcare costs. The drugs must be purchased from FDA-approved Canadian pharmacies and require a valid US prescription. This new rule excludes complex medications like biological products, controlled substances, and drugs requiring refrigeration.
Key points
Citizens can import a maximum 90-day supply of eligible prescription drugs for personal use from Canada.
Importation is restricted to Canadian pharmacies certified and listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The imported drugs must match US-approved drugs in strength and ingredients and require a US doctor's prescription.
High-risk drugs, biologics, and controlled substances are specifically excluded from this importation pathway.
Status:
Expired
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