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HR 2168 100th Congress House Health Drug safety and regulation Drugs Drugs and narcotics Medical economics Medical fees Medical personnel Physicians Prescription pricing

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the dispensing of certain drugs by practitioners.

Introduced: April 23, 1987 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 1987
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 9, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 23, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 23, 1987
For Previous Action See H.R.2093.
Apr 23, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit practitioners from dispensing oral, non-vaccine drugs for profit, except as specified in emergency, rural, or other limited circumstances. Retains to the States authority over the regulation of drug dispensation. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon request, to assist States in enforcing this Act.

What's happening now June 9, 1987

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2093 Related bill A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the dispensing of certain drugs by practitioners.
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2168: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the dispensing of certain drugs by practitioners.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2168/
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"H.R. 2168: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the dispensing of certain drugs by practitioners.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2168/.
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H.R. 2168, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2168/.
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