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STAT+: Colorado lawmakers revise effort to exempt rare disease drugs from state cost caps

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The new legislation would also allow another state entity, the Rare Disease Advisory Council, to review such drugs in hopes of giving more voice to patients. The original bill was introduced over concerns that patients may lose access to rare disease drugs if companies halt sales or decide not to invest in developing such medicines.

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Rare Disease Spotlight – tracing the rise of orphan drug designations over almost 40 years

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Almost 40 years since it was instituted, some have described the FDA’s orphan drug program, which is meant to foster innovation, as “ one of the most successful US legislative actions in recent history ”. Others judge its success based on the fact that 95% of rare diseases still have no available therapies and patient needs remain unmet.

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Set Up A Retail Pharmacy

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Any form of products advertisements displayed to public must be in accordance with the relevant legislations/guidelines. Name tag with the word "Pharmacist". Signboard and advertisement Pharmacy signboard must project the professional image of a pharmacy. The types of services offered (e.g. Minimum 40 hours/week with pharmacist.

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Orphan drugs’ financial success raises questions

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And of course, in many cases, these drugs have higher than average price tags compared to the wider market which is due to the limited – or in most cases – non-existent competition within a treatment area.”. Raising questions. While in the US, Congress has proposed limits to the Orphan Drug Tax Credit, as part of the Build Back Better Act.

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A history of Pfizer

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“Pfizer is the 6th largest lobbier in Washington, and spent $25 million on lobbying during the passing of Obama’s healthcare reform legislation alone” Ups and downs. For all the latest Pfizer news follow pharmaphorum’s Pfizer tag. The post A history of Pfizer appeared first on.