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Controlled Substance

A drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government because of its potential for abuse or addiction.

Physical Chemical Identifier

A unique physical or chemical substance, or combination of substances, that is put inside or on a drug product to allow machines to read it and confirm the product's authenticity.

Solid Oral Dosage Form

A medication designed to be taken by mouth in solid form, such as a pill, tablet, or capsule.

Pharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain

The entire process of how medicines are made, packaged, moved, and delivered from manufacturers to pharmacies, and eventually to patients.

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

The main law that gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to oversee the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics in the United States.

Product Identifier

Information, typically a barcode or similar mark, on a drug package that helps identify it, including details like the serial number, lot number, and expiration date. This bill expands the definition to include physical chemical identifiers.