Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health Bill Drops Ban On Deals Between Brand- Generic-Drug Makers

WASHINGTON --A proposal that would ban patent-settlements between brand-name pharmaceutical companies and makers of generic medicines won't be included in legislation overhauling the U.S. health-care system.

The proposal had the support of the Federal Trade Commission and would have made it difficult for brand-name companies to settle patent challenges to their drugs brought by makers of cheaper, generic alternatives. The legislative amendment was dropped Wednesday.

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1 comment:

anavar said...

It should be patient's decision whether he will take brand or generic drug.