Importation of Certain Food and Drug Administration-Approved Human Prescription Drugs, Including Biological Products, and Combination Products Under Section 801(d)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Guidance for Industry; Availability

Résumé

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled "Importation of Certain FDA-Approved Human Prescription Drugs, Including Biological Products, and Combination Products under Section 801(d)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act." This guidance describes recommended procedures to obtain a National Drug Code (NDC) for certain FDA-approved prescription drugs that are imported into the United States in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), which would provide an additional avenue through which these drugs could be sold at a lower cost in the U.S. market. This guidance is intended to address certain challenges in the private market faced by manufacturers seeking to sell their drugs at lower costs. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance issued on December 23, 2019.