Look back at pharma news to Mar 3

5 March 2017

The introduction in the USA of legislation to encourage the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada and elsewhere could have serious impact on drugmakers. Last week also saw focus on the decline of the hepatitis C market as a result of the success of new drugs to treat the condition. Additionally, there was excitement around potential new drugs from La Jolla, Kite Pharma and Chi-Med.

Vulnerability of Valeant to cheaper drug imports

US Senators Sanders and Booker proposed a new bill to allow imports of cheaper drugs. They could potentially get President Trump on board. The Senate previously recommended importing cheaper drugs to combat price gougers like Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, wrote blogger “Shock Exchange” on Seeking Alpha, noting that cheaper drugs could hasten the firm's demise amid nearly $30 billion in debt.

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