Senate Bill 2608
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reducing Opioid Risk Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 22, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2608
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Reducing Opioid Risk Act
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to require a drug manufacturer to inform health care providers about state and federal regulations for controlled substances, including the partial fill option.
March 22, 2018
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03/22/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
03/22/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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