Governor Newsom signs bill that presumes brand-generic patent settlements are anticompetitive; AAM says the law violates US Constitution by attempting to regulate transactions outside the state.
California's law governing brand-generic patent settlement agreements appears to be more restrictive than the US Federal Trade Commission's position on these deals, as it says they are presumed to be anticompetitive if the generic manufacturer receives "anything of value" from the brand company, with certain exceptions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation, AB 824, into law on 7 October, noting that it is the...
With the US BIOSECURE Act waiting for a Senate vote, there are signs it may be prompting some Chinese firms to look at their operations. In the meantime, two legal experts in China suggest a range of coping strategies for companies that may be deemed "of concern."
As the reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation progresses through the legislative process, the Pinks Sheet offers an infographic highlighting some of the key changes being proposed that will reshape the way drug companies run their business.
US lawmakers will undoubtedly continue to work on pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation in 2025, given its bipartisan support. But policies impacting rebates that could lead to higher premiums in Part D may be a tough sell in the midst of the benefit redesign.
Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump mentioned drug pricing reforms in their presidential convention speeches.
It is unclear in a revised staff manual guide whether Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program approval “recommendations” from the drug and biologic center directors will be advisory or decisional, experts told the Pink Sheet.
Revised recommendation is based on most recent data on circulating strains in US, where KP.3 is now dominant. Novavax sticks with plans targeting the JN.1 ‘parent strain.’
Pink Sheet reporter and editors discuss the US FDA’s changes to the COVID-19 vaccine indication and its revocation of the vaccine emergency use authorizations, as well as new vaccine coverage and reimbursement questions.
