FTC Testifies on “Competition Issues and Follow-on Biologic Drugs”

Testifying today on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission before the Subcommittee on Health of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour presented the findings and recommendations of the FTC’s new Report, “Follow-on Biologic Drug Competition.” The Report examines whether and how the price of biologic drugs – products […]

FTC Releases Report on Follow-on Biologic Drug Competition

The Federal Trade Commission today released a report entitled “Follow-on Biologic Drug Competition”which examines whether the price of biologic drugs – products manufactured using living tissues and microorganisms – could be reduced by competition from so-called “follow-on biologics” (FOBs). FOBs are like generic drugs, but with significant differences. Biologics are increasingly used to treat arthritis, […]

Commission Announces Agenda for Roundtable on Follow-on Biologic Drugs

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda for the upcoming public roundtable on “Follow-on Biologic Drugs: Framework for Competition and Continued Innovation.” The roundtable will be held in Room 432 at FTC Headquarters in Washington, DC, on November 21, 2008. FTC Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour will provide welcoming remarks to open the roundtable at […]

Commission Announces Agenda for Roundtable on Follow-on Biologic Drugs

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda for the upcoming public roundtable on “Follow-on Biologic Drugs: Framework for Competition and Continued Innovation.” The roundtable will be held in Room 432 at FTC Headquarters in Washington, DC, on November 21, 2008. FTC Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour will provide welcoming remarks to open the roundtable at […]