The New York State Senate has passed legislation in a bid to make prescription drugs more accessible and affordable for New Yorkers. The proposed legislation includes the “New York State Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act” that allows NYS to pursue its own manufacturing or partnering opportunities with like-minded states to reduce costs and drug shortages.
New York Passes Legislation To Manufacture Own Generic Drugs
The Legislation Also Covers Pay-For-Delay Agreements, Wholesale Drug Importation, And More
If signed into law, New York will follow in California’s footsteps and become the second state to seek its own drug manufacturing opportunities to improve accessibility and affordability.
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