This bill allows Americans to personally import up to a 90-day supply of prescription drugs from approved Canadian pharmacies. The FDA must create a list of certified Canadian pharmacies meeting quality standards.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill allows Americans to personally import up to a 90-day supply of prescription drugs from approved Canadian pharmacies. The FDA must create a list of certified Canadian pharmacies meeting quality standards.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the personal importation of prescription drugs from Canada in certain instances.</p><p>Such a drug must (1) be purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy and dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; (2) be purchased by an individual for personal use only and in quantities not to exceed a 90-day supply; (3) be filled using a valid prescription from a physician licensed in a U.S. state; and (4) have the same active ingredients, route of administration, dosage form, and strength as an FDA-approved drug. Certain types of drugs may not be imported under this program, such as controlled substances, biological products, or intravenously injected drugs.</p><p>An approved pharmacy under this program must be located and licensed in Canada and meet additional requirements, such as participation in ongoing and comprehensive quality assurance programs.</p><p>The FDA must publish a list of approved Canadian pharmacies on its website.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Allows personal drug imports from Canada
Limited to 90-day supply per import
FDA must approve Canadian pharmacies
Excludes controlled substances and biologics
Requires valid US physician prescription
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Americans paying high drug prices could legally purchase medications from Canada where prices are often much lower. The FDA would certify safe pharmacies, and the program would exclude certain high-risk drug categories.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
Related Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Canada
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Government information and archives
Prescription drugs
Trade restrictions
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
641, 119th Congress (2025). "Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-641