118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3008Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for notification by manufacturers of critical essential medicines of increased demand of such drugs, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced Apr 28, 2023
Last action May 5, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 28, 2023
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Referred
May 5, 2023
E&C
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires drug manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if there is an increased demand for certain critical essential medicines that may result in a shortage. Currently, drug manufacturers are required to notify the FDA in the event of a discontinuation or interruption in the supply of prescription drugs that are life-supporting, life-sustaining, or used for a debilitating disease or condition, including those used in medical emergencies, surgeries, or public health emergencies. The bill requires drug manufacturers to also notify the FDA if there is an increased demand for such drugs that lasts for at least six weeks and that may result in a shortage. Manufa...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
May 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.