“Comprehensive” Drug Shortage Mitigation Bill Under Development In House

Like the Senate proposal, it could include reimbursement rate adjustments in addition to requiring early notification of shortages by manufacturers, but questions remain about ensuring there are no unintended consequences.

Congress appears to believe an early warning is only the start of efforts to prevent drug shortages as now both the House and Senate are working on bills that are also expected to add reimbursement policy and other economic weapons to the package.

While Senate interest has been ongoing for some time, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has now joined the push to create a more comprehensive package of shortage prevention measures,...

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