Prescription Drug Marketing Act

The Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) was enacted in 1987 to ensure the safety and efficacy of prescription drugs in the U.S. It aims to prevent counterfeit drugs from entering the supply chain by regulating the distribution of prescription medications. The law restricts the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs and requires drug samples to be distributed only to licensed healthcare providers. It also mandates tracking and record-keeping for prescription drugs to ensure they are safely and legitimately sold to consumers, ultimately protecting public health by ensuring that patients receive safe and genuine medications.