FDA to Implement Rule for Administrative Destruction of Refused Drugs

Summary

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is implementing a rule to destroy certain drugs refused admission into the US, valued at $2,500 or less, allowing the agency to better protect public health by providing an administrative process for destruction. The rule, authorized by the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), provides notice and an opportunity for the owner or consignee to appear and introduce testimony before destruction.