FTC Is Taking A Tougher Stance On Pharma; A Deputy Director Explains Why

Deputy director of the Bureau of Competition Rahul Rao discussed the agency’s thinking on recent pharma deals that it viewed as anti-competitive.

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Federal Trade Commission Deputy director of the Bureau of Competition Rahul Rao said the regulatory group’s tougher stance on pharmaceutical deals stems from a general view that market incentives in the sector had grown misaligned with competitive practices.

Key Takeaways

  • FTC deputy director of the Bureau of Competition Rahul Rao discussed some of the agency’s recent actions on pharma deals.

“There wasn’t a seismic event that happened,” he said. “What we are seeing is greater consolidation. We’re seeing the effects...

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