Senate OTC Monograph Bill Boosts Industry Hopes For Passage This Year
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet
Executive Summary
Senate legislation to reform the US OTC monograph process mirrors the House draft proposed in January, including a two-year market exclusivity provision for some products. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association says it is working with legislators and is encouraged a reform bill will pass this year.
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