Xtandi Petition Will Give Biden Administration Chance To Weigh In On Pricing, March-In Rights
Executive Summary
Prostate cancer patients press HHS for administrative hearing on march-in rights for patents covering Astellas’ Xtandi. While previous efforts have failed, petitioners believe they may have a shot this time around given Biden Administration and HHS Secretary Becerra’s views on the issue.
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