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Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2019

This bill prohibits direct-to-consumer advertising of a drug in the first three years after the drug's approval. The Food and Drug Administration may (1) waive the third year of this prohibition for a drug if direct-to-consumer advertising of the drug would have an affirmative value to public health, or (2) extend the prohibition if the drug has significant adverse health effects.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-31CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-07-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-07-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Prescription drugs
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