US FDA's Abram Makes The Case For 180-Day Exclusivity Reform

Proposed trigger changes will discourage low-quality applications, not disincentivize patent challenges, deputy commissioner suggests at generic association's annual meeting.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – US FDA Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Planning, Legislation and Analysis Anna Abram told the Association for Accessible Medicines' annual meeting here that they should stop worrying and love the Trump administration's proposed reforms to 180-day generic exclusivity.

Included as part of the administration's budget proposal, the concept would start the 180-day exclusivity clock if the first filer...

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