Policy & Regulation
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FDA’s new mission to speed drug reviews
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary is leading a handful of controversial new initiatives to make the drug review process more streamlined.
By Amy Baxter • June 30, 2025 -
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3 of the year’s most notable FDA nods
The agency has granted approvals steadily in the first part of the year, including nods for several breakthrough therapies.
By Meagan Parrish • June 27, 2025 -
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As the pharma industry stares down a historic patent cliff, macroeconomic headwinds and challenging R&D costs for increasingly complex medicines, nailing the launch of new medicines has become increasingly critical.
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CDC panel, newly remade by RFK Jr., questions vaccine evidence
New members of the ACIP panel raised questions about the evidence supporting COVID vaccines, and signaled plans to look at other established shots, like those for measles and hepatitis B.
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Biopharma is on edge about NIH funding cuts and what the future holds for research
Proposed cuts to public funding for early science have led to an outcry in scientific circles. For biopharma leaders, the effects are still up in the air.
By Michael Gibney • June 26, 2025 -
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Is DTC pharma advertising coming to an end?
A bill introduced in Congress fulfills a Trump administration goal of ending direct pharma ads to patients.
By Amy Baxter • June 18, 2025 -
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FDA to speed reviews for drugs supporting ‘national interests’
A new pilot program announced by FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary would award vouchers that could cut drug reviews to one or two months — but only for products that meet a special criteria.
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How a patient group tackled research diversity for one disease and triggered change for pharma
A policy win by the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research has built momentum for other shifts that could bolster diversity in clinical trials.
By Meagan Parrish • June 17, 2025 -
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Locked in a federal stalemate, states take PBM reform into their own hands
Arkansas is leading the nation in banning PBMs from owning pharmacies, as other states advance new restrictions.
By Amy Baxter • June 16, 2025 -
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Will pharma finally score a policy win for 340B?
The industry is awaiting guidance on a rebate approach to the contentious drug discount program for hospitals and aiming for tighter oversight.
By Kelly Bilodeau • June 16, 2025 -
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Pharma’s wins and losses in the budget bill
Key pharma reforms are up in the air as Republicans battle over their mammoth legislation that includes significant healthcare spending cuts.
By Amy Baxter • June 11, 2025 -
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COVID vax restrictions may not hamper uptake — but the market is still under pressure
If insurers stop covering the shots and approvals become more restrictive, the most recent policy shifts could heap more challenges onto pharma’s vaccine space.
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FDA’s Elsa AI is here, and the industry has questions
The agency has provided few details about its AI pilot as it makes moves on its “aggressive timeline” for rollout.
By Amy Baxter • June 5, 2025 -
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Biotech CEO confidence hits rock bottom amid policy shifts
A new survey sheds light on the way early-stage company leaders are grappling with regulatory headwinds.
By Meagan Parrish • June 4, 2025 -
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COVID’s remaining biotech contenders navigate a dwindling market
With policy and funding evolving, companies are being forced to rethink strategies.
By Kelly Bilodeau • June 2, 2025 -
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The MAHA agenda won’t include expanding GLP-1 coverage — for now
Despite axing a Biden-era proposal for government coverage of obesity drugs, health officials have signaled a potential path forward.
By Amy Baxter • June 2, 2025 -
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What’s next for Trump’s ‘most favored nation’ policy?
HHS set drug price targets last week for pharma manufacturers, while lawmakers proposed new reforms.
By Amy Baxter • May 27, 2025 -
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The placebo effect: How a new FDA rule could pile more strain onto vaccine developers
The proposed plan would require placebo testing for all new vaccines and could mean additional costs and time for R&D.
By Alexandra Pecci • May 20, 2025 -
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With the third round of Medicare price negotiations on the way, here’s how the policy is shifting
HHS issued guidance for the third cycle, teeing up another 15 drugs to be selected by early next year.
By Amy Baxter • May 19, 2025 -
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Tracking a moving target: Drugmakers brace for a looming tariff impact
With policies in flux, companies seek to be proactive and understand their supply chain.
By Kelly Bilodeau • May 19, 2025 -
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Trump’s ‘most favored nation’ policy is back. Here’s why it failed the first time.
The controversial plan aims to lower drug prices and will surely trigger another fight with pharma.
By Amy Baxter • May 14, 2025 -
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FDA’s future in MAHA hands: How leadership is changing the agency’s trajectory
Who’s in, who’s out and which key positions are still left to be filled in an agency upended.
By Alexandra Pecci • May 13, 2025 -
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RFK Jr.’s autism fixation hearkens back to his stance on vaccines
The head of HHS is seeking the “root causes” of autism spectrum disorder through a large government research project.
By Amy Baxter • May 9, 2025 -
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Prasad’s FDA appointment pressures cell and gene therapy stocks
A vocal opponent of his predecessor Peter Marks, Dr. Vinay Prasad will now lead the office tasked with reviewing some genetic medicines, adding more uncertainty to an already struggling field of research.
By Ben Fidler • May 7, 2025 -
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With TV ads under threat, here’s how pharma can leverage social media
RFK Jr.’s plan to ban TV advertising may shift more marketing attention to online platforms.
By Amy Baxter • May 7, 2025 -
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On tariffs and pricing, Big Pharma CEOs are waiting out the storm while planning for the worst
Chief executives at the largest drugmakers in the world are confident tariffs and pricing measures won’t be a major problem. But they’re still poised for change.
By Michael Gibney • May 6, 2025
