On October 19, 2011 the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would amend the 1992 Orphan Drug Regulations issued to implement the Orphan Drug Act (the "Proposed Rule"). Comments to the Proposed Rule should be submitted no later than January 17, 2012. This client alert summarizes these proposed changes and discusses the potential impact of the Proposed Rule on the drug, biological product, and biotechnology industry.… Continue Reading
On May 19, 2011, the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) released a proposed rule concerning the exclusion of orphan drugs for certain covered entities under the 340B Program. The 340B Program, enacted pursuant to the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 (“VHCA”), limits the prices that participating manufacturers may charge for outpatient drugs purchased by … Continue Reading
