HR 4438 · 95th Congress · Drugs

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that the identity of the manufacturer of a prescription drug appear on the label of the package from which the drug is to be dispensed.

Introduced 1977-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-03-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that 180 days after enactment of this Act prescription drugs manufactured in final dosage form and distributed or packed by a different person, company, or corporation show on the label both the identity of the distributor or packer and the identity or registration number of the manufacturer.…

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