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HELP Committee Grills Pharma Reps on U.S. Drug Pricing Problems

IP Watchdog

Senate Committee on Health, Education Labor & Pensions held a hearing today on why the United States pays “by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs.”

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GIPC Letter to Senators Pushes Back on ‘False Narrative’ Exaggerating Public Role in Private Drug Development

IP Watchdog

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, regarding a Health Committee hearing held that same day on the pricing of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.

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IP VIPS Send Letter to Congress Countering Calls for Government Price Controls on Drugs

IP Watchdog

The letter was sent to Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions; and Representatives Jason Smith (R-MO) and Richard Neal (D-MA), Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Where Are the Female Bill Nyes? Emily Calandrelli’s Challenge to STEM Media

Complex Discovery

By sharing her own experiences in both science and media, she exposed the systemic barriers that have prevented women from achieving equal visibility in STEM education and entertainment. Pharmaceuticals have been tested primarily on men, resulting in higher risks of adverse effects for women. Her argument extends far beyond the screen.

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Senator Cassidy Criticizes FDA for Failing to Clarify Device Patent Requirements for Orange Book Listings

IP Watchdog

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, sent a letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), urging the agency to issue guidelines clarifying requirements for listing patents covering FDA-approved drugs in the agency’s Orange Book.

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Animal Testing Laws

The Barrister

In the early 1900’s, animals were used for testing to understand the effects of different pharmaceuticals. Alternatives to Animal Use in Research, Testing, and Education. In the 12th century, physicians practiced experimental surgical procedures on animals before applying them to human patients.

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FTC and DOJ Report on Merger Trends in 2023: A Year of Big Deals and Big Scrutiny

Complex Discovery

These enforcement actions targeted critical sectors, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, and energy. The “Other” category, which includes industries such as construction and educational services, made up 22.1%. For instance, the FTC challenged Amgen’s $27.8 of the total​.