Prescription Freedom Act of 2025

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Health

Plain-English summary

Prescription Freedom Act of 2025 This bill generally eliminates the authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require that a drug be dispensed only with a prescription. However, the FDA may continue to require a prescription for any drug intended for terminating a pregnancy.

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Healthcare

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Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Andy Biggs

Sponsor · Republican · AZ

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Official Subjects

HealthAbortionDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Prescription drugsState and local government operations

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