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H.R. 5908 (101st)

To amend the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 to require samples of prescription drugs distributed to physicians and other prescribing practitioners to meet special packaging standards under such Act.

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Introduced

24 October 1990

Last action

19 November 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Brennan, Joseph E. [D-ME-1], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 February 2024

Healthcare

Summary

Amends the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 to require that prescription drug samples distributed by manufacturers to prescribing practitioners meet special packaging standards if they are intended to be dispensed to consumers in the same packages.

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Timeline

  1. 24 October 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 October 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 October 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 November 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

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