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S 2353 117th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement

LABEL Opioids Act of 2021

Introduced: July 15, 2021 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Jul 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lessening Addiction By Enhancing Labeling Opioids Act of 2021 or the LABEL Opioids Act of 2021

This bill requires prescription opioids to contain a warning label specifying that the opioids may cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. A registrant (e.g., a pharmacist) who dispenses an opioid in violation of the labeling requirement is subject to penalties.

What's happening now July 15, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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