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S. 2628Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Better ODDS To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021

Sponsored by Margaret Wood HassanSen. Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)
Introduced August 5, 2021

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The Better ODDS To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021 changes the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act’s rules on safe drug‑disposal packaging and systems. It removes language that limited the purpose of disposal packaging to making drugs “nonretrievable,” which could broaden or clarify how drugs must be packaged and disposed of. The change mainly affects drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and any programs that handle the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Section 505-1(e)(4)(B) of the FD&C Act by striking the phrase “for purposes of rendering drugs nonretrievable…”, thereby altering the stated purpose of safe‑disposal packaging requirements.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

August 5, 2021

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August 5, 2021

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

August 5, 2021

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Introduced in SenateIssued August 5, 2021

II

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 2628

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 5, 2021

Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mr. Braun) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

A BILL

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to safe disposal packaging and safe disposal system requirements for certain drugs.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Better Options for Drug Disposal Systems To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021 or the Better ODDS To Reduce Diversion Act of 2021.

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Safety-enhancing packaging and disposal features

Section 505–1(e)(4)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355–1(e)(4)(B)) is amended by striking for purposes of rendering drugs nonretrievable (as defined in section 1300.05 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)).