Your current location:HOME >world >US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 23:57:19 Source: Internet compilationEdit:world
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are challenging patents on 20 brand name drugs, including the b
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are challenging patents on 20 brand name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic, in the latest action by the Biden administration targeting industry practices that drive up pharmaceutical prices.
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sent warning letters to 10 drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma and other reparatory conditions. The letters allege that certain patents filed by Novo Nordisk, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca and seven other companies are inaccurate or misleading.
Brand-name drugmakers use patents to protect their medicines and stave off cheaper, generic medicines. Most blockbuster drugs are protected by dozens of patents covering various ingredients, manufacturing processes and intellectual property. Generic drugmakers can only launch their own cheaper versions if the patents have expired or are successfully challenged in court.
China's first intelligent offshore drilling platform installed2024-05-21 23:42
Cole Irvin throws 7 innings of 42024-05-21 23:42
Sean 'Diddy' Combs dismisses some claims in sexual assault lawsuit2024-05-21 23:38
Nico Williams racially abused by fans as his Athletic loses at Atletico in fight for CL spot2024-05-21 22:47
Julian Assange's five2024-05-21 22:21
Champions League2024-05-21 22:20
Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage among colleagues2024-05-21 22:14
Married at First Sight's love guru reveals the biggest faux pas people make on a first date2024-05-21 22:12
Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs2024-05-21 21:54
Rams hope they drafted a new defensive core in post2024-05-21 21:29
Jerry Seinfeld's stand2024-05-21 23:56
Panthers put more offensive playmakers around young QB Bryce Young in NFL draft2024-05-21 23:00
Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage among colleagues2024-05-21 22:39
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 62024-05-21 22:32
Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova reveals she doesn't know if she's on the show's 2024 line2024-05-21 22:31
Ceddanne Rafaela homers, drives in 7 runs to lead Boston's 172024-05-21 22:01
Mississippi Senate agrees to a new school funding formula, sending plan to the governor2024-05-21 21:59
Assailants ambush and kill 3 police officers in southern Chile, shaking the country2024-05-21 21:41
Judge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas2024-05-21 21:34
Jets' Brenden Dillon day2024-05-21 21:25