The bill contains the same text as S. 525 and H.R. Under current law, it is illegal for anyone to import a prescription drug other than its manufacturer. Permitted Countries

Current law would allow the importation of prescription drugs from Canada, if the HHS Secretary were to certify that the program of importation would be safe and cost-effective to U.S. consumers. Administration of Importation Provisions

S. 1232 would set up a fee mechanism to fund the administrative and regulatory tasks of the importation program.
Current law prohibits the importation of a prescription drug by anyone other than its manufacturer. S. 1232 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to change that. It would allow commercial and personal-use importation. The legislation would create a detailed set of procedures to address concerns relating to the safety and effectiveness of imported drugs, cost savings to U.S. consumers, and administration of the program. S. 1232 contains the same text as previously introduced S. 525 and H.R. 1298.