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Evolving pharmacy landscape signals more stringent regulatory scrutiny of “patient steering”

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The pharmacy landscape has evolved considerably over the past year, shining a spotlight on pharmacy “patient steering”, the practice of directing patients to certain preferred pharmacies. Though Quebec has long required that...more

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Antitrust and Competition Life Sciences Quarterly Update Q2 2024

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To date, 2024 has not yet seen the type of mega-merger (Pfizer/Seagen) or level of agency enforcement (Sanofi/Maze or Amgen/Horizon) as 2023. But two notable investigations — one still active — show the Federal Trade...more

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The Interplay: Key Decisions at the Intersection of Antitrust and Life Sciences - July 2024

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Federal Circuit Allows Teva Patents to Remain in Orange Book.  - The Federal Circuit recently granted Teva Pharmaceutical’s motion for a stay of removal of its patents from the Orange Book in its ongoing dispute with...more

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340B Developments in 2024 – Litigation and Legislation

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Although we are only two and a half months in, 2024 has already seen its fair share of impactful 340B developments on both the litigation and legislative fronts....more

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The Lower Costs More Transparency Act of 2023

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The Lower Costs More Transparency Act of 2023, passed by the House 320-71 on Monday, December 11, 2023, would institute new transparency and pricing rules on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and hospitals. The bill would...more

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q3 2023

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After steadying during Q2, it appears the overall volume of deals in the healthcare industry declined in Q3 compared with Q2, and year-to-date 2023 is still down from last year. A slumping economy has no doubt played a large...more

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Antitrust & Competition Life Sciences Quarterly Update - Q1 2023

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Our prior updates covered how FTC enforcement activity largely proceeded “as usual” during 2022 in the life sciences industry, with large pharmaceutical players buying or licensing promising, but still risky, assets from...more

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Senate Bill and FTC 6(b) Study Turn the Heat on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Amid Drug Pricing Concerns

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Introduction Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are the healthcare system players most patients have never heard of. Yet, PBMs represent a multibillion-dollar industry that touches the majority of Americans’ lives. Known as...more

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Health Care & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - September 2022

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Inflation Reduction Act: Stakeholders and commentators continue to review H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act), which became law on Aug. 16, 2022. Republican leaders on the House Energy & Commerce and...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - June 2022 #2

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: Congress and stakeholders continue to discuss drug pricing reform measures, including those that were originally part of H.R. 5376 (the Build Back Better Act, or BBBA). In a related development,...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - May 2022 #2

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: Discussion continues in Congress and among stakeholders of drug pricing reform measures, including those that were originally part of H.R. 5376 (the Build Back Better Act, or BBBA). ...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - April 2022

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Biden Administration Releases FY 2023 Budget - The Biden Administration’s proposed Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2023 (see also the accompanying fact sheet) includes proposals relevant to drug manufacturers....more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - January 2022 #3

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: The pathway to Senate passage of H.R. 5376 (the Build Back Better Act, or BBBA) remains unclear. President Biden has suggested splitting up the BBBA and individually passing those provisions that...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - July 2021

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: Debate continues regarding the drug pricing measures pending in Congress. On June 22, 2021, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden released legislative principles that, among other things, would...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - June 2021

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Biden Releases Federal Budget Proposal for 2022: On May 28, 2021, President Biden released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022, which would increase health spending by 23%. The proposal urges Congress to enact drug...more

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FDA and Pharmacy Weekly Digest - January 2020 #2

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Food/Dietary Supplements - Court Enters Consent Decree Against Food Facility – A Michigan-based food manufacturer will “discontinue selling food products until the company complies with federal regulations and other...more

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Sitting Here on Capitol Hill: November 2019

Congressional Developments on Life Science and Consumer Product Issues - Legislation - Citizen Petitions: House Subcommittee Approves Bill to Prevent Overuse - To address the abuse of citizen petitions that delay...more

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Sitting Here on Capitol Hill: Congressional Developments on Life Science and Consumer Product Issues - October 2019

In This Issue - 1. Drug Manufacturing: Sen. Grassley Pressures Company Over Data Manipulation - 2. Medical Product Innovation: Update to 21st Century Cures Act in the Works - 3. Drug Pricing: Senate Finance...more

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Trump administration proposes ambitious AKS rewrite on drug rebates, but needs answers to big questions

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In a significant step towards implementing its American Patients First blueprint for lowering prescription drug prices and patient out-of-pocket costs, the Trump administration has proposed a series of changes to the...more

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