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IACP Members: We Now Have 60 Cosponsors on H.R. 2871!
The
International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists
is proud to announce the through the efforts of our attendees HR 2871, "Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017." HR 2871 now has 60 cosponsors!
IACP
Applauds the Leadership of Congressmen Morgan Griffith (VA) and Henry Cuellar (TX) in introducing HR 2871,
a bipartisan effort to preserve patient access to vital compounded medications.
Click here
to view the Dear Colleague Letter from Congressmen Griffith and Cuellar to their fellow House members.
IACP President Erik Tosh, BS, DPh, FIACP, FACA
, says, "On behalf of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists and the patients we serve, thank you, Congressman Griffith and Congressman Cuellar, for your continued leadership on the bipartisan legislation, HR 2871 - The Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act.
This important bill will help protect access to medications physicians rely upon for their patients. It will help clarify the
Drug Quality & Security Act (DQSA) in a way that will better align the statute with congressional intent and better balance public safety and patient access. We applaud your dedication on behalf of patients, physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers who are united in a mission to preserve patient safety and access to needed compounded medications pursuant to state and federal laws and regulations."
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