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H.R. 863

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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent the abuse of dextromethorphan, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
January 30, 2019
Cosponsors (3)
2D 1R
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DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019 This bill addresses the sale and distribution of dextromethorphan (DXM). Specifically, the bill requires a retailer that sells certain drugs containing DXM to have a verification system that is intended to ensure that no one under 18 years of age purchases such drugs from the retailer. The bill also establishes restrictions on (1)the sale of over-the-counter drugs containing DXM, and (2)the distribution of bulk DXM.

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