RESULT returns to cut medicines’ bureaucratic impediments

A pair of Republicans have reintroduced the bicameral Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments (RESULT) Act.

This legislation, aimed at improving Americans’ access to drugs, devices, and other medical therapies already approved in other trusted countries, has been put forward by Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Chip Roy. 

The RESULT Act amends the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to allow for reciprocal approval of drugs, devices and biologics approved in certain trusted countries, including the UK, European Union member countries, Israel, Australia, Canada and Japan.