United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 4599 — Reducing Unused Medications Act of 2016

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Summary

Reducing Unused Medications Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow a pharmacist to partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance (such as a prescription opioid painkiller) if: (1) it is not prohibited by state law, (2) it is prescribed in accordance with existing laws and regulations, (3) it is requested by the patient or prescribing practitioner, and (4) the total quantity dispensed in partial fillings does not exceed the total quantity prescribed. Additionally, a pharmacist may partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance in other circumstances in accordance with existing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations. (Current DEA regulations permit partial fills when a pharmacist cannot supply a full quantity, a patient resides in a long-term care facility, or a patient is terminally ill.) The remaining portion of a partially filled prescription may be filled within 30 days or, in the case of an emergency situation, within 72 hours.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2273)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4599.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2273-2275)

  6. Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-556.

  9. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  16. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  17. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4599 do?
Reducing Unused Medications Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow a pharmacist to partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance (such as a prescription opioid painkiller) if: (1) it is not prohibited by state law, (2) it is prescribed in accordance with existing laws and regulations, (3) it is requested by the patient or prescribing practitioner, and (4) the total quantity dispensed in partial fillings does not exceed the total quantity prescribed. Additionally, a pharmacist may partially fill a prescription for a schedule II controlled substance in other circumstances in accordance with existing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations. (Current DEA regulations permit partial fills when a pharmacist cannot supply a full quantity, a patient resides in a long-term care facility, or a patient is terminally ill.) The remaining portion of a partially filled prescription may be filled within 30 days or, in the case of an emergency situation, within 72 hours.
Who sponsors HR 4599?
HR 4599 is sponsored by Katherine Clark (D).
What is the current status of HR 4599?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4599?
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