Track-and-Trace Bill Clears House With New Electronic Labeling Language
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceuticals Act passes on suspension calendar, but likely sets up fight with Senate in conference.
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