Search Results: keywords:"prescription drugs"

  • H. R. 9021 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:519

    H. R. 9021 proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that would prevent companies from deducting expenses related to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs from their taxes. This means that businesses will no longer receive a tax break for money...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 9021 is a proposed rule that would stop drug companies from getting a tax discount for showing ads on TV or the internet to sell their medicines. This means they might spend less money on commercials, and people might see fewer ads about medicines.

  • S. 5040 — To provide for the regulation of certain communications regarding prescription drugs.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,307

    S. 5040 aims to regulate how prescription drugs are promoted, especially on social media platforms. It holds social media influencers and healthcare providers accountable for spreading false or misleading information about prescription drugs, imposing fines for such behavior....

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5040 is a rule that helps make sure people are honest when talking about medicine on the internet, especially on social media, and if people lie about medicine, they might have to pay a fine. It also makes sure that when someone gets paid to say nice things about a medicine, they have to tell everyone about it.

  • H. R. 9142 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to restrict direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:682

    H.R. 9142 seeks to change the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by introducing new rules about advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers. The bill proposes that no advertising be allowed for the first three years after a drug is approved, though the Secretary of...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9142 is a plan to stop commercials for new medicines for the first three years they're available, to make sure they're safe before being shown on TV. But a special health boss can decide to let ads show sooner if they think it's really important for people's health.

  • S. 4349 — To require private health plans to provide for secure electronic transmission of prior authorization requests for prescription drugs.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,365

    S. 4349 requires private health plans to electronically handle requests for prior authorization of prescription drugs through secure means. Starting in 2027, health plans must ensure these transactions meet specific technical standards set by authorities like the Secretary of Health and Human...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that when doctors ask health insurance companies if it's okay to give someone certain medicine, they do it using computers in a safe way, not by sending paper or fax. Starting in 2027, they have to use special rules to keep everything secure and quick, so everyone works together smoothly.