A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that the identity of the manufacturer of a prescription drug appear on the label of the package from which the drug is to be dispensed.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 March 1977

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Summary

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that 180 days after enactment of this Act prescription drugs manufactured in final dosage form and distributed or packed by a different person, company, or corporation show on the label both the identity of the distributor or packer and the identity or registration number of the manufacturer.

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summary · EN · 3 March 1977
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/4438
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