Drug Shortages: Extending Supply from Specialized Pharmacies
Also known as: GAP Supply Act
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Key Points
This bill aims to keep medicine on the shelves during national shortages. It allows specialized pharmacies that make large batches of medicine to continue producing and shipping drugs for 180 days after a shortage is first reported.
Currently, these pharmacies have very limited time to help fill the gap when a major drug manufacturer stops production. This change gives them a six-month window to provide a steady supply to hospitals and doctors' offices.
By extending this timeframe, the policy helps ensure that patients do not lose access to important treatments while the government and big companies work to fix long-term supply chain problems.
Milestones
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Feb 12, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
GAP Supply Act
Bill NumberHR 7528
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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