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Congressional Hearing on FDA Foreign Drug Inspection Oversight

Original title: SECURING THE U.S. DRUG SUPPLY CHAIN: OVERSIGHT OF FDA'S FOREIGN INSPECTION PROGRAM

Record date · January 1, 2021

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of a 2019 House subcommittee hearing regarding the FDA's oversight of drug manufacturing facilities located outside the United States. Lawmakers and officials discussed the challenges of ensuring the safety and quality of medications imported from countries like India and China.

Why it matters

The hearing examines the effectiveness of federal oversight for foreign drug manufacturing, which directly impacts the safety and reliability of the medication supply chain for all U.S. residents.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Patients

The safety and quality of the medications they consume depend on the effectiveness of FDA foreign inspections.

Directly affected

Food and Drug Administration

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its inspection protocols and resource allocation.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on December 10, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
The primary focus was the oversight of the FDA's foreign inspection program for drug manufacturing plants.
The GAO provided testimony regarding the current state of foreign drug supply chain oversight.
The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research provided testimony on their inspection processes.

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Members submitted articles into the record regarding data falsification and rule-bending in drug manufacturing plants in India and China.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

To review how the FDA monitors and inspects drug manufacturing facilities located in foreign countries to ensure the safety of the U.S. drug supply.

Who testified at this hearing?

Officials from the and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Discoveries

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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Increased Scrutiny on Foreign Manufacturing

The hearing highlights a shift toward greater congressional oversight of FDA inspection practices in response to reports of data integrity issues in foreign drug plants.

Food and Drug Administration Government Accountability Office

Connected Entities

Food and Drug Administration, Diana DeGette, Mary Denigan-Macauley and 2 more

OrganizationFood and Drug Administration“The federal agency responsible for inspecting drug manufacturing facilities”Map →

PersonDiana DeGette“Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations”Map →

PersonMary Denigan-Macauley“Director, Health Care, Government Accountability Office”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Accountability Office“The federal agency that provides auditing and investigative services to Congress”Map →

PersonJanet Woodcock“Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA”Map →

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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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