FTC Commissioner Changes Could Impact Pharma Mergers, Scrutiny Of Biosimilars Uptake

President Biden’s picks to fill two commissioner posts may shift dynamics on pharmaceutical industry enforcement. Rohit Chopra’s nomination to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau removes strong critic of pharma mergers.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28, 2013: Federal Trade Commission Building in Washington, DC.
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The US Federal Trade Commission is undergoing a shakeup with the resignation of chair Joseph Simons and the nomination of Rohit Chopra to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Their replacements could alter the agency’s approach to mergers and enforcement actions in the pharmaceutical industry.

Simon’s departure was expected as the FTC chair typically leaves with the arrival of a new administration. (Also see "

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