H.R. 3647, To delay for 6 months the requirement to use tamper-resistant prescription pads under the Medicaid Program

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H.R. 3647 would delay for 6 months the requirement to use tamper-resistant prescription pads under the Medicaid Program.

Detailed Summary

Amends the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 to delay for six months, from September 30, 2007, through March 31, 2008, the effective date of the requirement to use tamper-resistant prescription pads under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to prescribe covered outpatient drugs.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/24/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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