H.R. 4095 (112th): Online Pharmacy Safety Act

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bill Cassidy [R-LA6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 28, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2012
Referred to Committee Feb 28, 2012
Cosponsors
22 cosponsors (12R, 10D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of Internet pharmacies.

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Last updated Feb 28, 2012.
25 pages

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2/28/2012--Introduced.
Online Pharmacy Safety Act - Amends the the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit the dispensing of drugs only pursuant to a "valid prescription" and requires such a prescription to include at least one in-person medical evaluation of the patient by a licensed health care practitioner.
Requires the the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a Registry of Legitimate Online Pharmacy Websites for the purpose of educating consumers and promoting public health and safety.
Allows only those pharmacies designated as legitimate by the Secretary on the site.
Sets forth criteria for determining the legitimacy of a pharmacy.
Requires the Secretary to:
(1) engage in a campaign to educate consumers on the availability and use of the Registry to promote public health and safety; and
(2) make consumer education materials available, on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) website, regarding how to safely purchase drugs over the Internet.

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