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H.R. 7577 (96th)

Prescription Drug Freshness Act

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13 June 1980

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Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

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Summary

Prescription Drug Freshness Act - Requires the prominent labeling of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and pharmaceuticals, whose effectiveness or potency become diminished after storage, as to the date beyond which the product shall not be used. Authorizes the Food and Drug Administration to establish the "beyond use" dates for all applicable products, and the manner in which they shall be labeled. Prohibits the Administration from promulgating any regulations under this Act which add two percent or more to the cost of such drugs.

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