Drug Shortage Legislation: House GOP Finds Support For Bill While Dems Offer Concerns, Alternatives During Hearing
Executive Summary
A proposed 340B rebate exemption for generic sterile injectables appears headed for the final drug shortage bill House Republicans are preparing, despite Democrats’ worries the idea could increase shortages.
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