SENATE 1434117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act
- Last Action
- 4/28/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-28Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2021-04-28Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-28 (00)
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Opioids Act
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke approval for an opioid drug for every new opioid drug approved. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as certain pain medications.) In determining the drug for which to revoke approval, the FDA must prioritize revoking approval for drugs that are not abuse deterrent and consider the public health impact of drugs on the market.Subjects
- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Prescription drugs
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