Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025 aims to allow the digital communication of prescribing information for drugs and biological products. Under this bill, manufacturers could provide required labeling solely through electronic means. To ensure access, manufacturers must allow prescribers and dispensers to continue receiving paper versions or request them as needed at no extra cost. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with issuing final regulations and minimizing economic impacts on healthcare providers. Additionally, a public workshop will be held to discuss the optimization of prescribing information.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Digital Accessibility: Manufacturers may make required prescribing information available solely by electronic means, which could modernize how information is accessed (Section 2(a)).
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Consumer Choice and Access: Prescribers and dispensers are given the opportunity to elect to continue receiving information in paper form, or to request it on an as-needed basis (Section 2(a)).
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Financial Protection for Professionals: The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to design regulations to minimize adverse economic impacts on prescribers and dispensers (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Cost-Free Paper Requests: If a professional requests paper labeling after opting for digital, the manufacturer must promptly provide it without additional cost (Section 2(a)).
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Stakeholder Engagement: A public workshop will be held to discuss how to optimize the format, accessibility, and usability of prescribing information (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Economic Burden on Healthcare Providers: While the bill directs the Secretary to minimize impacts, the transition to digital-first information could create economic challenges for prescribers and dispensers (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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