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HR 3010119th CongressIntroduced

No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Economy & TaxesHealthcare
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer advertising expenses of certain prescription drugs and compounded drugs, aiming to curb pharmaceutical industry incentives for consumer-targeted marketing.

Key Points

  • 1Denies tax deductions for DTC advertising of covered drugs via media like TV, social media, and digital platforms
  • 2Excludes advertisements in journals and periodicals from the DTC definition
  • 3Defines covered entities as prescription drug sponsors and outsourcing facilities under FDCA regulations

Impact Areas

Pharmaceutical companiesHealthcare consumersHealthcare cost containment effortsIRS tax deduction enforcement
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