Biden Administration May Push Rx Pricing To Back Burner With Senate That Stays Pharma Friendly
Executive Summary
A Biden Administration with near-term priorities other than drug pricing and a Republican-controlled Senate dedicated to blocking any legislation that would enact government price controls is a relatively positive outcome for industry.
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