House
Mar 14, 2014To withdraw approval for the drug Zohydro ER and prohibit the Food and Drug Administration from approving such drug unless it is reformulated to prevent abuse.
Summary
Official
Act to Ban Zohydro - Ends the sale and distribution of pure hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules (marketed as Zohydro ER) within 45 days by withdrawing approval for its new drug application. Prohibits the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) from approving any new drug application for the capsules unless they are formulated to prevent abuse.
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Introduced(3/13/14)
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Mr. Lynch
House (D) Massachusetts – 8
Cosponsors (18)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 14, 2014