OTC Monograph Legislation Clears Another Hurdle Despite Exclusivity Concerns
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Democrats' opposition to the length of the exclusivity allowed for some new monograph products didn't stop them from voting to send US OTC monograph overhaul legislation on for a vote by the full House. House/Senate differences and some members' questions on whether new exclusivity is needed could make it harder for reforms to pass this year.
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