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How you can help during Psoriasis Action Month
August is many things—the end of summer, back to school season, and it is also Psoriasis Action Month. This month serves as an important […]
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Federal Policy
BIO to file amicus brief opposing FTC interference in vital biotech merger activity
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) filed an amicus brief opposing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit to block Amgen’s acquisition of Horizon, arguing that
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Appeals court rules to restrict access to mifepristone
The mifepristone saga is entering its next chapter. On August 16, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Court for the Northern
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House introduces bills to strengthen Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
On August 4, U.S. lawmakers introduced two new bills in an effort to further strengthen the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and help the
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Science and compassion merge to help women handle post-partum depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 4 approved the first oral medication, Zurzuvae (zuranolone), for the treatment of post-partum depression (PPD).
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Voters want policy that supports agricultural biotech innovation, Morning Consult poll shows
Voters hold a favorable opinion of biotechnology and support streamlined government regulatory processes to allow faster approval of biotech innovations in agriculture, according to
BIO tells Senators the 340B program needs reforms so it helps patients
The 340B Program has grown exponentially as hospitals take advantage of the opportunity to profit from drug discounts while the low-income and uninsured patients
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BIO expert lauds beautiful relationship between NIH and biotech
Federal support empowers a public-private partnership that helps ensure U.S. leadership in drug development—and the relationship should not be changed by calls for arbitrary
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PAHPA legislation moves forward in Senate and House
In a big week for reauthorization of the Pandemic All Hazards and Preparedness Act (PAHPA), versions of the legislation were approved by a House
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FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
With over 6 million unintended pregnancies in the U.S. each year and birth rates on the rise since 2021, making it easy to obtain
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