U.S. House approves bill on prescription drug tracking

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill on Monday setting out how the federal government should track prescription drugs moving through the distribution chain. The Republican-controlled House passed the measure easily, by voice vote. Some Democrats have opposed the bill for not going far enough to ensure safety. The legislation, often known as “track and trace,” was aimed at enhancing supply chain security for patients, including protection against counterfeit or stolen drugs. …