S 784 · 96th Congress · Health

Federal Drug Compendium Act

Introduced 1979-03-27· Sponsored by Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1979-03-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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