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US HR7828

US HR7828
PRICED Act Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs Act


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Introduced
05/18/2022
In Committee
05/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to shorten the exclusivity period for brand name biological products from 12 to 5 years.

AI Summary

This bill, the Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs Act (PRICED Act), aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to shorten the exclusivity period for brand-name biological products from 12 years to 5 years. This change is intended to facilitate earlier competition from generic or biosimilar versions of these products, potentially leading to lower prices and increased access to essential drugs. The bill applies only to biological products licensed under the Public Health Service Act on or after the date of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/18/2022)

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