viernes, 11 de mayo de 2018

Press Announcements > Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the Trump Administration’s plan to lower drug prices

Press Announcements > Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the Trump Administration’s plan to lower drug prices





Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the Trump Administration’s plan to lower drug prices



Today is an important day in the Administration’s collaborative effort to address the rising cost of drugs. We know that the high list cost of drugs can adversely impact peoples’ access to medicines. People rely on medicines to improve their quality of life, manage chronic conditions and treat life-threatening illnesses. Access to prescription drugs is a matter of public health. I applaud President Trump for making this one of the Administration’s priorities and introducing a bold plan that puts patients first in advancing actions to address the rising list prices of prescription medicines. The FDA shares the goal of ensuring that American patients have access to quality and affordable care that meets their needs. This is why we’re prioritizing actions to encourage the timely development and approval of generics and biosimilars. Continue reading

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