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California Plans To Create Own Generics Label

Aiming To Regain Power From ‘Greedy’ Industry

 
• By Aidan Fry

California’s 2020-2021 fiscal budget includes plans to work with manufacturers to establish the state’s own generics label. But industry is sceptical that the initiative will deliver the savings that the US state hopes for.

Gavin Newsom
California governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled the state budget plans • Source: Shutterstock

California will become the first US state to operate its own generic drugs label, under plans unveiled by state governor Gavin Newsom. But industry is sceptical that the plan, which involves partnering with one or more manufacturers, will make a substantial difference given the multitude of challenges currently facing the industry.

“Prescription drug prices are too high. I’m proposing that California become the first state in the nation to establish its...

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