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End Drug Shortages Act
12/16/2024, 7:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 10239
Bill 118 hr 10239, also known as the Drug Shortage Notification Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to address drug shortages caused by sudden increases in demand. The bill requires drug manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of any anticipated shortages or surges in demand for their products.
The purpose of this legislation is to improve transparency and communication between drug manufacturers, the FDA, and healthcare providers in order to better manage and prevent drug shortages. By expanding notification practices to include surges in demand, the bill seeks to ensure that healthcare providers are aware of potential shortages and can take appropriate measures to address them.
Overall, the Drug Shortage Notification Act is designed to help mitigate the impact of drug shortages on patient care and public health by promoting early detection and response to supply disruptions. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring the availability of essential medications for all Americans.
The purpose of this legislation is to improve transparency and communication between drug manufacturers, the FDA, and healthcare providers in order to better manage and prevent drug shortages. By expanding notification practices to include surges in demand, the bill seeks to ensure that healthcare providers are aware of potential shortages and can take appropriate measures to address them.
Overall, the Drug Shortage Notification Act is designed to help mitigate the impact of drug shortages on patient care and public health by promoting early detection and response to supply disruptions. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring the availability of essential medications for all Americans.
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Current Status of Bill HR 10239
Bill HR 10239 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill HR 10239 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 21, 2024. Bill HR 10239's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of November 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10239
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10239
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10239
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand drug shortage notification practices to include surges in demand for a drug, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand drug shortage notification practices to include surges in demand for a drug, and for other purposes.
Comments
Maddison Burnett
606
1 year ago
I heard about this new bill to end drug shortages and I think it's a good thing. It's sad that so many people have to go without the medication they need because of shortages. I hope this bill can help make sure everyone can get the medicine they need.
Harley Bland
569
1 year ago
I am so pumped about this bill! It's about time we expand drug shortage notification practices to include surges in demand for a drug. This is going to make a huge difference in ensuring that everyone has access to the medications they need, especially during times of increased demand. I can't wait to see the positive impact this will have on our healthcare system. Who do you think will benefit the most from this bill?
Paige Christian
695
1 year ago
I don't know much about this, but it seems like it could impact me. Who benefits from this bill anyway?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10239
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