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FDA Appears Close To Beginning Trump Transition Process

 
• By Derrick Gingery

With HHS and CMS leaders nominated, President-elect Trump’s team now may move to US FDA evaluation, commissioner candidates.

FDA entrance sign 2016

With a leader for HHS selected, President-elect Trump's transition team soon should shift its focus to FDA.

That does not appear to have happened yet, which may surprise some. FDA reiterated Nov. 29 that no meetings with the transition team have been scheduled or conducted. The Trump...

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Korean Pharma Industry Proposes Policies As Election Nears

 
• By Jung Won Shin

As South Korea gears up for a snap presidential election, its biopharma industry proposes key desired policies to candidates, most of whom have not laid out detailed plans of their own for the sector.

US Tariff Impact On Korea Dissected As Country Gears For Presidential Election

 
• By Jung Won Shin

Analysts expect a limited impact on South Korean pharma from US tariffs, even if imposed at a later date. Meanwhile, the early June domestic presidential election is set to determine the direction of policies in the sector.

‘A Lot Of That, It’s Meant To Start A Conversation’: How To Work With Trump

 
• By Alaric DeArment and Jessica Merrill

Biotech execs and lobbyists try to explain the Trump Administration's policy strategy and how to thrive in it.

Bracing For RFK At HHS: Vaccine Safety Commission Likely First Step

 
• By Michael McCaughan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will become HHS secretary while retaining his anti-vaccine positions. His first action likely will be creating a new safety commission, which industry must hope holds off more drastic action.

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Korean Pharma Industry Proposes Policies As Election Nears

 
• By Jung Won Shin

As South Korea gears up for a snap presidential election, its biopharma industry proposes key desired policies to candidates, most of whom have not laid out detailed plans of their own for the sector.

Non-User Fee Dollars Increased In US FDA’s Updated FY 2026 Budget Request

 
• By Derrick Gingery

The budget authority total, which is significantly higher than the amount floated in an April OMB draft document, suggests there may have been successful lobbying to increase FDA funding.

Global Pandemic Deal Adopted As 124 Countries Say Yes; US Sits Out

 
• By Neena Brizmohun

Now that the landmark Pandemic Agreement has finally been adopted, work will start on drafting a pathogen access and benefit sharing system that will be voluntary for use by drug companies.