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STAT+: U.S. Patent Office pulls controversial rule to curb pharma patent abuse

STAT

Patent & Trademark Office has withdrawn a controversial proposal that was designed to prevent pharmaceutical companies from abusing the patent system.

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STAT+: Under pressure to thwart pharma patent abuse, the PTO proposes a new rule. But will it fly?

STAT

Patent and Trademark Office has proposed a new rule designed to stem the use of so-called patent thickets , which are wielded by pharmaceutical companies to delay the arrival of lower-cost generic medicines in the marketplace. In a bid to prevent the patent system from being abused, the U.S.

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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

Express Pharma

In a bid to resolve both physical and financial restrictions inhibiting equitable access to quality medicines, the Jan Aushadhi scheme was launched in 2008 and envisaged the setting up of dedicated Janaushadhi Kendras to provide quality generic medicines at capped prices for the general public.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly strategy against compounders, Bristol’s antipsychotic, and more

STAT

… Four months ago, a small pharmaceuticals company bought a medicine used to combat a rare growth disorder in children and quickly raised the list price by 150% , STAT says. European pharmaceutical bosses have called on the European Union to increase drug prices toward the much higher levels paid by the U.S.,

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a new schizophrenia drug, a U.N. pledge on AMR and more

STAT

It is a new type of medicine that works by stimulating a pair of muscarinic receptors in the brain, that, in turn, control the release of a brain chemical called acetylcholine. Current antipsychotics, which include generic medicines and branded products,  mostly regulate mood by blocking dopamine receptors.

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How could tariffs impact the pharmaceutical industry?

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US imports a substantial volume of APIs and finished medicines, many of which are essential for patient care, meaning these tariffs could have far-reaching implications. 1 Here, we explore the potential impact of tariffs on pharmaceutical supply chains, pricing, investment and industry strategy.

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Navigating tariffs and diplomacy: the future of India-US pharmaceutical trade

Pharmaceutical Technology

More specifically, the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance, an organisation representing the country’s largest pharmaceutical companies, has urged the government to reduce import tariffs from the current 10% to zero for pharmaceutical imports from the US.