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HR 1117119th CongressIntroduced

Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2025

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

The House version of the Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act restricts direct-to-consumer drug advertising for the first 3 years after FDA approval.

Key Points

  • 1Prohibits direct-to-consumer drug advertising for first 3 years after FDA approval
  • 2Allows FDA waiver in third year if determined to have public health value
  • 3Authorizes FDA to prohibit advertising later if significant adverse effects are found
  • 4Applies to all forms of advertising including social media
  • 5Requires FDA to revise advertising regulations within 1 year
  • 6Applies only to drugs approved on or after 1 year before enactment

Impact Areas

Pharmaceutical industry marketing practicesDirect-to-consumer drug advertisingFDA regulation and drug safetyConsumer health and medication decisions
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