Generic Drug Uniformity Act of 1998
Latest action (16 Oct 1998): Introduced
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Official summary
Generic Drug Uniformity Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to new drug applications to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include in an application approval a finding about whether the approved (generic) drug is the therapeutic equivalent of the listed drug involved. Prohibits a State or its political subdivision from establishing or continuing any requirement that does not conform to the therapeutic equivalence requirement of this Act.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4849 do?
- Generic Drug Uniformity Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to new drug applications to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include in an application approval a finding about whether the approved (generic) drug is the therapeutic equivalent of the listed drug involved. Prohibits a State or its political subdivision from establishing or continuing any requirement that does not conform to the therapeutic equivalence requirement of this Act.
- Has H.R. 4849 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 Oct 1998, H.R. 4849 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4849?
- H.R. 4849 was sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ6] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4849?
- Introduced (16 Oct 1998).
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