Jeffords Rx Re-Importation Bill Gains Sen. Gorton's Support
Executive Summary
Sen. Jeffords' (R-Vt.) prescription drug re-importation bill has gained the support of another border-state Republican: Sen. Gorton of Washington.
You may also be interested in...
Drug pricing
Senate Health Committee hearing on "Prescription Drug Costs" will take place July 18 at 9:30 a.m. Committee Chairman Jeffords (R-Vt.) has introduced legislation that would attempt to address drug pricing by permitting pharmacies and wholesalers to import prescription drugs. Jeffords held a hearing on June 13 that focused on importation issues pertinent to drug safety and pricing (1"The Pink Sheet" June 19, p. 9)
Drug pricing
Senate Health Committee hearing on "Prescription Drug Costs" will take place July 18 at 9:30 a.m. Committee Chairman Jeffords (R-Vt.) has introduced legislation that would attempt to address drug pricing by permitting pharmacies and wholesalers to import prescription drugs. Jeffords held a hearing on June 13 that focused on importation issues pertinent to drug safety and pricing (1"The Pink Sheet" June 19, p. 9)
CRADA "Reasonable Price" Clause Becomes Part Of HHS Approps Bill
"Reasonable" pricing for drugs developed with federal funding is closer to making a comeback with passage of an amendment to the fiscal 2001 Labor/HHS/ Education appropriations bill in the House.