Tag Archives: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

Alameda Drug Disposal Ordinance: Supreme Court Denies Petition for Writ

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to the Alameda County Drug Disposal Ordinance (“Ordinance”) brought by three pharmaceutical trade organizations.  The Court’s decision leaves in force the Ninth Circuit decision, which found that the Ordinance, requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to fund drug take-back programs in the county, did not interfere with … Continue Reading

Drug Disposal Ordinance: Supreme Court Writ Filed

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), and the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) have jointly filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking for review of the Ninth Circuit's decision in PhRMA v. County of Alameda, in which the court ruled that Alameda County's Safe Drug Disposal Ordinance - requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to establish or participate in a program for collecting unwanted prescription drugs from consumers - was constitutional.… Continue Reading

PhRMA Issues Revised Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals

This post was written by Christine E. Bloomquist, Gina M. Cavalier, and Matthew E. Wetzel. INTRODUCTION On July 10, 2008, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (“PhRMA”) issued a revised Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals (“HCPs”) (the “PhRMA Code”). The revised PhRMA Code, which becomes effective January 2009, contains several key changes that will impact significantly … Continue Reading
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