Biopharma COVID-19 Collaborations May Avoid Antitrust Hurdles, FTC And DOJ Suggest

FTC and DoJ issue guidance for businesses working together to tackle coronavirus pandemic; BIO is 'pleased' they intend to help facilitate critical partnerships.

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FTC and DOJ to accelerate review of COVID-19 collaborations for antitrust issues

As biopharma companies begin collaborating on development of treatments for COVID-19, the US Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice offer assurance that they will get speedy answers to any antitrust questions.

The FTC and DOJ issued a joint statement on 24 March saying they would respond quickly to requests for...

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