Federal Drug Compendium Act

Summary

Federal Drug Compendium Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a Federal Drug Compendium. Requires the listing of drugs in the Compendium by established name and proprietary name, and permits the issuance of a price information supplement. Authorizes the Secretary to establish an advisory committee to assist him. Imposes reporting, record keeping, and disclosure requirements on manufacturers, processors, and distributors of drugs.

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Timeline

1. 27 March 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 March 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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