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Drug Regulation

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Food and Drug Act of 1906   prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded food, drinks, and drugs. Government pre-approval of drugs is required  
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1911 Sherley Amendment   It prohibits false and misleading claims about the therapeutic effects of a drug  
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1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FDC) Act   requires new drugs be shown to be safe before marketing  
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1950 Alberty Food Prducts v. U.S.   the purpose for which a drug is to be used must be included in the label  
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1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment   defines what drugs require a prescription by a licensed practitioner and requires them to include this legend: "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription"  
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1962 Kefauver-Harris Amendment   requires drug manufacturers to provide proof of both safety and effectiveness before marketing the drug  
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1966 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act   requires all consumer products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled  
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1970 Poison Prevention Packaging Act   requires child-proof packaging on all controlled and most prescription drugs  
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1970 Controlled Substances Act (CSA)   classifies drugs that may be easily abused and restricts their distribution  
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1976 Medical Device Amendment   requires pre-market approval for safety and effectiveness of life-sustaining and life-supporting medical devices  
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1983 Orphan Drug Act   provides incentives to promote research, approval and marketing of drugs needed for the treatment of rare diseases  
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1987 Prescription Drug Marketing Act   restricts distribution of prescription drugs to legitimate commercial channels and requires drug wholesalers to be licensed by the states  
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1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)   requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients regarding medications  
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1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)   protects patients' right to privacy  
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