H.R.1259 - Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the drug dextromethorphan, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the drug dextromethorphan, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 as reported to house.
  • Short: Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 as passed house.

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Latest Vote

Result: Passed - March 31, 2009

Roll call number 167 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 1259 Dextromethorphan Distribution Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 94%
 

Official Summary

3/31/2009--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem to be adulterated any unfinished dextrom

Official Summary

3/31/2009--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem to be adulterated any unfinished dextromethorphan that is possessed, received, or distributed in violation of this Act. Prohibits a person from:
(1) possessing or receiving unfinished dextromethorphan unless the person is registered with the Secretary of Health and Human Services as a producer of a drug or device or otherwise registered, licensed, or approved pursuant to federal or state law to engage in the practice of pharmacy, pharmaceutical production, or manufacture or distribution of drug ingredients; or
(2) distributing unfinished dextromethorphan to any person other than a registered or otherwise authorized person. Excludes from such prohibitions common carriers that possess, receive, or distribute unfinished dextromethorphan for purposes of distributing it between registered, licensed, or approved persons.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.1259

  • National Association of Chain Drug Stores
  • Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
  • Consumer Healthcare Products Association
  • American Pharmacists Association

Organizations Opposing H.R.1259

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