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USPTO-FDA Study Debunks Critics and Demonstrates the Importance of Protecting IP

USPTO-FDA study reinforces the need to protect pharmaceutical intellectual property rights for the future of new drug development.

September 5, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1725572841

The IRA Has Undermined Medicare Part D

The Inflation Reduction Act creates instability in the Medicare Part D Program.

August 28, 2024 — Christina Smith 1724848729

Not-So-Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act will ultimately raise drug costs and reduce future cures.

August 15, 2024 — Christina Smith 1723741220

CAGW Submits Comments on FTC's Interim Staff Report on PBMs

Overregulating PBMs will drive up prescription drug costs and be a disservice to the millions of patients that benefit from them.

New Study Shows PBMs Lower Drug Prices

A new report challenges assertions made during the committee's recent hearing on the role of pharmacy benefit managers.

July 30, 2024 — Christina Smith 1722350083

The FTC Wrongly Blames PBMs for High Drug Prices

The FTC fails to acknowledge the benefits of pharmacy benefit managers and wrong blames them for high drug prices.

July 9, 2024 — Christina Smith 1720560067

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose H.R. 8371

Title V of H.R. 8371 would slow deployments and improvements to the VA electronic health record management system. 

May 16, 2024 — Eric Maus 1715874157

FDA Has Once Again Delayed Its Menthol Ban

A federal flavor ban is clearly unpopular and would create black markets.

May 8, 2024 — Eric Maus 1715200474

Southern States Advance Harmful Tobacco Legislation

Pre-market application requirements for THR products injure public health and finances.

May 2, 2024 — Alec Mena 1714669957