Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 28, 2017
Latest Action
March 3, 2017
Primary Sponsor
Elijah E. CummingsDemocratic(MD)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
46pct
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vs 7,393 other HR bills in the 115th — cohort avg 50d
Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting wholesalers, pharmacies, and individuals to import certain prescription drugs from Canada. The FDA, within two years, may permit the importation of prescription drugs from other countries. The bill establishes a process for certifying foreign sellers—a licensed foreign pharmacy or foreign wholesale distributor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Biosimilars, no specific bill Prescription drug value issues, no specific bill S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1245 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (340B PAUSE Act). FDA issues, no specific bill S.3158 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act (Senate Report 115-289) Issues related to International Pricing Index (IPI), no specific bill S. 551 Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs Act S. 657 Drug Price Transparency Act S. 658 Accelerated Drug Approval for Prescription Therapies Act S. 660 Efficiency and Transparency in Petitions Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), a comprehensive bill designed to improve healthcare transparency and reduce healthcare costs, including prescription drugs S. 1391, Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act (S. 1391) H.R. 1499, Protecting Consumer Access Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1344, Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings (DRUGS) Act S. 1169, Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act S. 1617, Second Look at Drug Patents Act H.R. 1520, Purple Book Continuity Act S. 1209, Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years (REMEDY) Act S. 977, Transparent Drug Pricing Act S. 102, Prescription Drug Price Relief Act S. 637, Combatting Unreasonable Rises and Excessively (CURE) High Drug Prices Act S. 659, Biologic Patent Transparency Act H.R. 1503, Orange Book Transparency Act H.R. 2296, Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act S. 1664, Prescription Drug Price Reporting Act
Client expense: $2,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Biosimilars, no specific bill Prescription drug value issues, no specific bill S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1245 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (340B PAUSE Act). FDA issues, no specific bill S.3158 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act (Senate Report 115-289) Issues related to International Pricing Index (IPI), no specific bill S. 551 Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs Act S. 657 Drug Price Transparency Act S. 658 Accelerated Drug Approval for Prescription Therapies Act S. 660 Efficiency and Transparency in Petitions Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), a comprehensive bill designed to improve healthcare transparency and reduce healthcare costs, including prescription drugs S. 1391, Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act (S. 1391) H.R. 1499, Protecting Consumer Access Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1344, Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings (DRUGS) Act S. 1169, Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act S. 1617, Second Look at Drug Patents Act H.R. 1520, Purple Book Continuity Act S. 1209, Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years (REMEDY) Act S. 977, Transparent Drug Pricing Act S. 102, Prescription Drug Price Relief Act S. 637, Combatting Unreasonable Rises and Excessively (CURE) High Drug Prices Act S. 659, Biologic Patent Transparency Act H.R. 1503, Orange Book Transparency Act H.R. 2296, Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act S. 1664, Prescription Drug Price Reporting Act S.659 - the Biologics Patent Transparency Act
Client expense: $3,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Biosimilars, no specific bill Prescription drug value issues, no specific bill S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1245 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (340B PAUSE Act). FDA issues, no specific bill S.3158 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act (Senate Report 115-289) Issues related to International Pricing Index (IPI), no specific bill S. 551 Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs Act S. 657 Drug Price Transparency Act S. 658 Accelerated Drug Approval for Prescription Therapies Act S. 660 Efficiency and Transparency in Petitions Act S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), a comprehensive bill designed to improve healthcare transparency and reduce healthcare costs, including prescription drugs S. 1391, Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act (S. 1391) H.R. 1499, Protecting Consumer Access Generic Drugs Act H.R. 1344, Competitive Deals Resulting in Unleashed Generics and Savings (DRUGS) Act S. 1169, Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act S. 1617, Second Look at Drug Patents Act H.R. 1520, Purple Book Continuity Act S. 1209, Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years (REMEDY) Act S. 977, Transparent Drug Pricing Act S. 102, Prescription Drug Price Relief Act S. 637, Combatting Unreasonable Rises and Excessively (CURE) High Drug Prices Act S. 659, Biologic Patent Transparency Act H.R. 1503, Orange Book Transparency Act H.R. 2296, Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act S. 1664, Prescription Drug Price Reporting Act
Client expense: $2,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Biosimilars, no specific bill Prescription drug value issues, no specific bill S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1245 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (340B PAUSE Act). FDA issues, no specific bill S.3158 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act (Senate Report 115-289) Issues related to International Pricing Index (IPI), no specific bill S. 551 Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs Act S. 657 Drug Price Transparency Act S. 658 Accelerated Drug Approval for Prescription Therapies Act S. 660 Efficiency and Transparency in Petitions Act
Client expense: $3,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Issues related to P.L. 115-52 (H.R. 2430/S. 934) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Prescription Drug User Fee Act VI); H.R. 1245/S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1776/S. 771 Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| CA |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Michelle Lujan Grisham | Democratic | NM |
| Peter J. Visclosky | Democratic | IN |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Tulsi Gabbard | Democratic | HI |
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Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Issues related to P.L. 115-52 (H.R. 2430/S. 934) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Prescription Drug User Fee Act VI); H.R. 1245/S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1776/S. 771 Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
Issues related to P.L. 115-52 (H.R. 2430/S. 934) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Prescription Drug User Fee Act VI); H.R. 1245/S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1776/S. 771 Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Biosimilars, no specific bill Prescription drug value issues, no specific bill S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1245 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act S.Con.Res.3 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018-2026 (importation, non-interference) 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (340B PAUSE Act). S. 2042 Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2017 H.R. 6142 Reducing Drug Wastage Act of 2018 FDA issues, no specific bill S.3158 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act (Senate Report 115-289) Issues related to International Pricing Index (IPI), no specific bill
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act - Provisions related to generic drug approvals H.R. 1245: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1480: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the biopharmaceutical industry including repeal of brand pharmaceutical manufacturer fee and individual and employer mandates, insurance affordability provisions, and Medicaid reforms H.R. 1776: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H.R. 2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017 - Provisions related to REMS and limited distribution systems H.R. 2212: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems H.R. 4710: 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act or PAUSE Act - Provisions related to the 340B program H.R. 5041: The Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act - Provisions related to drug disposal H.R. 5228: SCREEN Act - Provisions related to drug recall authority H.R. 5311: CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 - Provisions to reauthorize and expand the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act H.R. 5598: 340B Optimization Act - Provisions related to transparency in the 340B program H.R. 6574: Medicare Fair Drug Pricing Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug pricing HR 5333 - Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018 S 2315 - Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act HR 7328 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 HR 394/S85 - Restoring Access to Medication Ac HR 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 Medicare Doughnjt hole -House/Senate Labor HHS AppropriationsHouse/Senate DoD AppropriationsDoggett bill Trump Administration IPI proposal, Trump Administration proposed changes to six protected classes. HR6378, Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act; HR4993/S3253, Vaccine Access Improvement Act; HR 4297/S2103, Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act; H.R.4710 - 340B PAUSE ActH.R.4297 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017 S. 3477 - Protecting Seniors through Immunization Act S. 64: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 92: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation S. 771: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 974: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems S. 1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 2312: HELP Act - Provisions related to 340B program S. 2453: Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 - Provisions to increase transparency in the 340B program S. 2553: Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 2554: Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act - To ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees -Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018Medicare Part D Six Protected Classes HHS Proposal on Medicare Part B International Pricing Index (IPI)340B Drug Discount Program S. 3519: A bill to establish a process for the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether to modify the labeling of drugs whose labeling may be outdated, including drugs with accepted uses that are not reflected in the approved labeling S. 3775: Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2018 Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Drug importation and counterfeiting policy issues Prescription drug take back and secure disposal policy issues Expanded access policy issues Generic drug approval process policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Sharing of truthful and non-misleading information about medicines with healthcare professionals and payors Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) policy issues Compulsory licensing policy issues Foreign reference pricing policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) - Part D provisions Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug compounding policy issues including federal oversight of compounded drugs Cancer drug vial size policy issues TRICARE pharmacy pilot program Drug shortages policy issues Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Request for Information: HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs (RIN 0991-ZA49)
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Issues related to P.L. 115-52 (H.R. 2430/S. 934) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Prescription Drug User Fee Act VI); H.R. 1245/S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1776/S. 771 Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - To provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes H.R. 449: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act: Provisions related to synthetic drug report H.R. 749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act - Provisions related to generic drug approvals H.R. 1245: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1480: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the biopharmaceutical industry including repeal of brand pharmaceutical manufacturer fee and individual and employer mandates, insurance affordability provisions, and Medicaid reforms H.R. 1776: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H.R. 2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017 - Provisions related to REMS and limited distribution systems H.R. 2063: Opioid Preventing Abuse through Continuing Education (PACE) Act of 2017 - Provisions related to prescriber training H.R. 2212: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems H.R. 4710: 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act or PAUSE Act - Provisions related to the 340B program H.R. 5041: The Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act - Provisions related to drug disposal H.R. 5228: SCREEN Act - Provisions related to drug recall authority H.R. 5311: CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 - Provisions to reauthorize and expand the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act H.R. 5598: 340B Optimization Act - Provisions related to transparency in the 340B program H.R. 6574: Medicare Fair Drug Pricing Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 64: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 92: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation S. 771: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 974: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems S. 1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 2312: HELP Act - Provisions related to 340B program S. 2453: Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 - Provisions to increase transparency in the 340B program S. 2553: Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 2554: Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act - To ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees S. 2665: A bill to require guidance on how the Food and Drug Administration will consider claims of opioid sparing and on the conditions under which the Food and Drug Administration will consider misuse and abuse of drugs in making certain determinations of safety S. 2680: Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 - Provisions related to opioids S. 3519: A bill to establish a process for the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether to modify the labeling of drugs whose labeling may be outdated, including drugs with accepted uses that are not reflected in the approved labeling S. 3775: Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2018 Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Drug importation and counterfeiting policy issues Prescription drug take back and secure disposal policy issues Policy issues related to prescription drug abuse and opioids Expanded access policy issues Generic drug approval process policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Sharing of truthful and non-misleading information about medicines with healthcare professionals and payors Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) policy issues Compulsory licensing policy issues Foreign reference pricing policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) - Part D provisions Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug compounding policy issues including federal oversight of compounded drugs Cancer drug vial size policy issues TRICARE pharmacy pilot program Drug shortages policy issues Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Request for Information: HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs (RIN 0991-ZA49)
Client expense: $6,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to P.L. 115-52 (H.R. 2430/S. 934) FDA Reauthorization Act Drug importation, generally; Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469) Virtual Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, generally; 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (340 PAUSE) Act (H.R. 4710) Issues related to the FDA Reauthorization Act (Pub.L. 115-52) Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act (H.R. 1776/S.771)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issued relating to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including the 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (PAUSE) Act (H.R. 4710); the Helping Ensure Low-income Patients have Access to Care and Treatment (HELP) Act (S. 2312); and the Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act (S. 2453). Biodefense research, development and procurement issues; Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization; pandemic flu; MCM priority review voucher program Issues related to biosimilars, generally; Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (S. 974/H.R. 2212) Issues related to drug pricing and value, generally, including the HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to the importation of prescription medicines, including the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469); and the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to biosimilars, generally; Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (S. 974/H.R. 2212) Issues related to drug pricing and value, generally Issues related to the importation of prescription medicines, including the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469); and the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771) Issues involving the Federal, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Legislation to prevent and reduce prescription drug abuse; Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act (Pub.L. 114-145) Legislation to prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and MA-PD organizations under Medicare from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies Issues related to pharmaceutical compounding and implementation of the Drug Quality Security Act (Pub.L. 113-54). FDA implementation of Section 503B of the FFDCA HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to drug pricing, including the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drug Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771) Issues related to the importation of prescription medicines, including the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469); and the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1245/S. 469 - Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 2430 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 ***, no specific bill, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and associated policies, 340B, Biosimilars, Orphan drugs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2550, "Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. Issues relating to Home Dialysis Expansion Legislation. H.R.1245/S. 469, "Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act", regarding all provisions. S.1016, "CONNECT for Health Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. Issues related to ESRD Reimbursement for Hemodialysis. H.R.28, "Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. Implementation of the 21st Century Cures regulations. Issues relating to 340B Drug Pricing.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act (FDARA). Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA). Labeling of Generic Drugs. S.3519: MODERN Labeling Act. Drug Compounding. Drug Shortages. Biosimilars Naming. Pass Through Payments for Biosimilars. Prescription Drug Costs. American Patients First: The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. H.R.2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017. S.124: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. S.3792: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act. H.R.449: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2018. H.R.1245/S.469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. Public Law 115-123: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). Biologic Exclusivity. Pharmaceutical Exclusivity. H.R.6577: PRICED Act. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). H.R.2562/S.1115: Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act. S.771: Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act. H.R.7348/S.3775: Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2018. H.R.2212/S.974: CREATES Act of 2017. H.R.5002: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act. H.R.2439/S.1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017. S.297: Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act. H.R.749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act. S.3680: Low Drug Prices Act. Public Law 115-52: FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017. H.R.1223/S.1509: Orphan Products Extension Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2017. H.R.6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
Client expense: $1,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Advocating for the passage of: H.R. 1245-Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act S. 469-Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1776-Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act Meaningful patent reform around prescription drugs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Mediation Board, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
S. 204/H.R. 878 (Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2017); authorizes the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with state law. S. 469/H.R. 1245 (Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors. S. 670/H.R. 1652 (Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017); provides for the regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids. S. 297/H.R. 749 (Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act/Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise provisions regarding review and approval of generic drug applications or supplements to generic drug applications for drugs in some circumstances. S. 974/ H.R. 2212 (CREATES Act of 2017); alters the market for drugs and biological products by changing the requirements for generic and biosimilar versions of drugs and biological products. R. 5247 (Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018); with regard to liability issues. S. 2315 (Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application. H.R. 5795/ H.R. 6082 (Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records by restricting use of patient records in any civil action. H.R. 5176 (Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018); requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder. H.R. 5197 (ALTO Act); requires and provides funds for, the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program awarding grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments. H.R. 5009 (Jessie's Law); requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for health care providers and state agencies regarding the display of a patient's history of opioid addiction in the patient's medical records. S. 2981 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2018); limits an individual's civil liability for harm caused by the emergency administration of an opioid overdose reversal drug (e.g., naloxone). S. 2680 (Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018); comprehensive bill to address the opioid crisis. S. 2315 (Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act); to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescrption drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application. General lobbying with regard to the federal preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to off label promotion of pharmaceutical products. General lobbying with regard to pharmaceutical drug advertising. General lobbying with regard to pharmaceutical price-gouging. General lobbying with regard to biosimilar naming and labeling. General lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. General lobbying with regard to opioid manufacturer liability. General lobbying with regard to opioid superfund and Medicare Secondary Payer issues. General lobbying with regard to OTC monograph federal preemption issues.
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 469, Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1245, Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1776, Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act; S. 771, Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act; H.R. 242, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2017; S. 41, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2017; Drug Pricing Transparency
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
- S. 469/H.R. 1245, "Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act", regarding all provisions. - S. 771/H.R. 1776, "Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 575, "Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 1271, "DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. - S. 404/H.R. 1736, "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the process for inspections of device establishments and for granting export certifications.", regarding all provisions. - Issues regarding drug pricing. - Issues related to diagnostic reform. - S 260/SJ Res 17/HR 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - S 251/SJ Res 16, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - S 204/HR 878, Right to Try Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - HR 2026, Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act, regarding all provisions - HR 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - Issues related to VA procurement of medical devices - HR 2474, Medical Product Review Harmonization Act, regarding all provisions - HR 2144, Risk Based Classification of Accessories Act - Issues related to AMA resolution 208(A-16) regarding attorney ads on drug side effects - S.1113, "Personal Care Products Safety Act", regarding all provisions - HR 2790, "Humane Cosmetics Act", regarding all provisions - HR 3271, "Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act", regarding all provisions - Issues regarding medical device repeal - Issues regarding NIH Funding - HR 2164, "Medical Device Safety Act", regarding all provisions - Issues related to 340B - Issues related to HIV vaccines - S. 2852, "Pandemic & All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovations Act of 2018", regarding all provisions. - Issues related to reauthorization of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act programs. (House version) - HR 5492, "MOTHER Act of 2018", regarding all provisions. - Issues related to access to essential surgery - Issues related to contact lens safety - HR 6, "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act", regarding all provisions. - S. 2315, "Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act", regarding all provisions. - HR 5333 "Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018", regarding all provisions. - Issues related to antimicrobial resistance - Issues related to regulations on medication product packaging - H.R. 6294, " Re-Valuing Anti-Microbial Products Act of 2018", regarding all provisions - H.R. 1318, "Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018", regarding all provisions
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1776/S. 771 - Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act S. 637 - Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked Act of 2017 H.R. 1245/S. 469 - Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act Stopping the Pharmaceutical Industry From Keeping Drugs Expensive Act of 2017 H.R. 749 - Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act H.R. 1316 - Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act H.R. 2430 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 878/S. 204 - Right to Try Act S. 2852 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act no specific bill, non-interference, 340b, FDASIA implementation, emergency preparedness, counter measures
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Importation of prescription drugs (S. 469, S. 771, H.R. 1776, H.R. 1245, H.R. 934, H.R. 1480, S. 92, S. 64) Opioid Abuse - General issues related to opioid drug abuse (H.R. 6, H.R. 6779, H.R. 6600, S. 2838, S. 2837, S. 3120, S. 2680, S.3282) Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Enforcement Act (PL 114-145) Implementation of Public Law 113-54 (DSCSA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Issues related to P.L. 115-52 (H.R. 2430/S. 934) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Prescription Drug User Fee Act VI); H.R. 1245/S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1776/S.771 Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act; H.R. 4710, the 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities Act (340 PAUSE Act)and other issues related to 340B program
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
PL114-255 - 21st Century Cures, implementation S. 771 - Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act S. 637 - Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked Act of 2017 Stopping the Pharmaceutical Industry From Keeping Drugs Expensive Act of 2017 H.R. 1245/S. 469 - Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 749 - Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act S. 64/S. 92/H.R. 1480 - Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act H.R. 1245 - Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1776 - Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act no specific bill - FDA implementation issues, 340B, biosimilars, non-interference, patient assistance, importation, Puerto Rico
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
No bill, lobbied to raise awareness about Atrial Fibrillation and stroke prevention. No bill, lobbied regarding biosimilars issues including naming, labeling and interchangeability. H.R. 1245 and S. 469, Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act, lobbied regarding all biopharmaceutical provisions. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions No bill, lobbied for changes to the 340B Drug Discount Program. H.R. 4710, 340B PAUSE Act, lobbied regarding all biopharmaceutical provisions. H.R. 4392, a bill to repeal the HOPPS final regulation related to changes in the payment amount for certain drugs under the 340B program, lobbied regarding all biopharmaceutical provisions. H.R. 2026, the Pharmaceutical Information Exchange (PIE) Act of 2017, lobbied regarding all biopharmaceutical provisions. S. 2312, Helping Ensure Low-Income Patients have Access to Care and Treatment (HELP) Act, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions. S.2453, Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions. H.R. 5598 340B Optimization Act, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions. H.R. 6071 SERV Communities Act, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions. H.R. 6240, Drug Discount Accountability Act, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions. H.R. 6143, S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, regarding all biopharmaceutical related provisions.
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Enforcement Act (Public Law 114-145); Opioid Abuse - General issues related to opioid abuse (HR6, HR 6779, HR 6600, S 2838; S 2837, S 3120, S 2680, S 3282); Importation of Prescription Drugs (S 469, S 771, HR 1776, HR 1245, HR 934, HR 1480, S 92, S 64), Implementation of Public Law 113-54 (DSCSA)
Client expense: $311,352 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
1. Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, implementation of provisions regarding high risk insurance pools, implementation of state based health exchanges, eligibility for health insurance premium subsidies, cost sharing subsidies 2. Proposals to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act 3. H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, provisions regarding treatment for older Americans 4. Stabilization of Affordable Care Act insurance marketplaces 5. S. 569, Affordable Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2017, entire bill 6. H.R. 1245, Affordable Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2017, entire bill 7. Administration proposals on opioid policies 8. Administration proposals on prescription drug pricing 9. Proposals for long term care health policies 10.Emergency Preparedness Rules in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1245/S. 469 The Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1316 - Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act H.R. 749 Lower Drug Costs Through Competition H.R.2430/S. 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 4841 - Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act H.R. 6733 - Know the Cost Act H.R. 6143/ S. 2554 - Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act H.R. 6144/ S. 2553 - Know the Lowest Price Act H.R. 6641 - True Cost-sharing of Seniors Drugs Transparency (True COST) Act H.R. 5958 - Phair Pricing Act
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
General Medicare Protection, Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: H.R. 2460 and H.R. 4841 and H.R. 4704, Prescription Drug Re-Importation: S. 92 and S. 469 and H.R. 1245, Negotiation of Prescription Drug Prices: H.R. 242 and S. 41, General Prescription Drug Affordability: S. 124 and S. 771 and H.R. 1776 and H.R. 4138 and H.R. 4116 and H.R. 4117 and S. 2011 and S. 974 and H.R. 2212 and S. 2553, Medicare Enrollment Simplification: H.R. 2575 and S. 1909, Expanding Medicare Coverage: H.R. 5083 and H.R. 4957 and S. 2387 and H.R. 807 and H.R. 3098 and H.R. 4701 and H.R. 508 and H.R. 2276 and S. 2575 and H.R. 5083.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 1316 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the Medicare prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodologies to pharmacies, and for other purposes. HR 1245/S 469 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. S 2553 Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 -- prohibits health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding the prices for certain drugs and biologicals S 2554 Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act -- ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees S 2645 To establish a demonstration program under which the Drug Enforcement Administration provides grants to certain States to enable those States to increase participation in drug take-back programs. HR 6733 This Act may be cited as the Know the Cost Act of 2018. To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit group health plans, health insurance issuers, prescription drug plan sponsors, and Medicare Advantage organizations from limiting certain information on drug prices.
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act (FDARA). Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA). Labeling of Generic Drugs. S.3519: MODERN Labeling Act. Drug Compounding. Biosimilars Naming. Pass Through Payments for Biosimilars. Prescription Drug Costs. American Patients First: The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. H.R.2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017. S.124: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. H.R.449: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2018. H.R.1245/S.469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. Public Law 115-123: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). Biologic Exclusivity. H.R.6577: PRICED Act. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). H.R.2562/S.1115: Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act. S.771: Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act. Pharmaceutical Exclusivity. H.R.2212/S.974: CREATES Act of 2017. H.R.5002: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act. H.R.2439/S.1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017. S.297: Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act. H.R.749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act. Public Law 115-52: FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017. H.R.1223/S.1509: Orphan Products Extension Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2017. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Packaging and Disposal. H.R.6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act (FDARA). Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA). Labeling of Generic Drugs. Drug Compounding. Biosimilars Naming. Pass Through Payments for Biosimilars. Prescription Drug Costs. American Patients First: The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. H.R.2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017. S.124: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. H.R.449: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2018. H.R.1245/S.469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. Public Law 115-123: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). Biologic Exclusivity. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). H.R.2562/S.1115: Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act. S.771: Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act. Pharmaceutical Exclusivity. H.R.2212/S.974: CREATES Act of 2017. H.R.5002: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act. H.R.2439/S.1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017. S.297: Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act. H.R.749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act. Public Law 115-52: FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017. H.R.1223/S.1509: Orphan Products Extension Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2017. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, FDA Accelerated Approval and Breakthrough Therapy Status. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, FDA and International Mail. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Opioid Sparing. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Packaging and Disposal. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Long-term Efficiency. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Misuse/Abuse.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · first_quarter · Pharmacy
Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA). Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA). Labeling of Generic Drugs. Drug Compounding. Biosimilars Naming. Pass Through Payments for Biosimilars. Prescription Drug Costs. Opioid abuse. H.R.2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017. S.124: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. H.R.1245/S.469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. H.R.1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). Biologic Exclusivity. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). H.R.2562/S.1115: Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act. S.771: Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act. Pharmaceutical Exclusivity. H.R.2212/S.974: CREATES Act of 2017. H.R.2439/S.1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017. S.297: Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act. H.R.749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act. H.R.2430/S.934: FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017. H.R.1223/S.1509: Orphan Products Extension Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2017. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, FDA Accelerated Approval and Breakthrough Therapy Status. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, FDA and International Mail. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Opioid Sparing. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Packaging and Disposal. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Long-term Efficiency. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Misuse/Abuse.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
S. 204/H.R. 878 (Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2017); authorizes the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law. S. 469/H.R. 1245 (Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors. S. 670/H.R. 1652 (Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017); provides for the regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids. S. 297/H.R. 749 (Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act/Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise provisions regarding review and approval of generic drug applications or supplements to generic drug applications for drugs in some circumstances. S. 974 (CREATES Act of 2017); alters the market for drugs and biological products by changing the requirements for generic and biosimilar versions of drugs and biological products. R. 5247 (Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018); with regard to liability issues. S. 2315 (Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application. H.R. 5795/ H.R. 6082 (Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records by restricting use of patient records in any civil action. H.R. 5176 (Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018); requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder. H.R. 5197 (ALTO Act); requires and provides funds for, the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program awarding grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments. H.R. 5009 (Jessie's Law); requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for health care providers and state agencies regarding the display of a patient's history of opioid addiction in the patient's medical records. S. 2981 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2018); limits an individual's civil liability for harm caused by the emergency administration of an opioid overdose reversal drug (e.g., naloxone). S. 2680 (Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018); comprehensive bill to address the opioid crisis. General lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to off label promotion of pharmaceutical products. General lobbying with regard to pharmaceutical drug advertising. General lobbying with regard to pharmaceutical price-gouging. General lobbying with regard to biosimilar naming and labeling. General lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. General lobbying with regard to opioid manufacturer liability. General lobbying with regard to opioid superfund and Medicare Secondary Payer issues. General lobbying with regard to OTC monograph preemption issues.
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Advocating for the passage of: H.R. 1245-Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act S. 469-Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1776-Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act Meaningful patent reform around prescription drugs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Mediation Board, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act (FDARA). Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA). Labeling of Generic Drugs. S.3519: MODERN Labeling Act. Drug Compounding. Biosimilars Naming. Pass Through Payments for Biosimilars. Prescription Drug Costs. American Patients First: The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. H.R.2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017. S.124: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. H.R.449: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2018. H.R.1245/S.469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. Public Law 115-123: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). Biologic Exclusivity. H.R.6577: PRICED Act. Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). H.R.2562/S.1115: Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act. S.771: Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act. Pharmaceutical Exclusivity. H.R.2212/S.974: CREATES Act of 2017. H.R.5002: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act. H.R.2439/S.1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017. S.297: Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act. H.R.749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act. Public Law 115-52: FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017. H.R.1223/S.1509: Orphan Products Extension Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2017. Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Packaging and Disposal. H.R.6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - To provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes H.R. 449: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act: Provisions related to synthetic drug report H.R. 749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act - Provisions related to generic drug approvals H.R. 878: Right to Try Act of 2017 - Provisions related to use of unapproved medical products by patients with a terminal illness H.R. 1245: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1480: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the biopharmaceutical industry including repeal of brand pharmaceutical manufacturer fee and individual and employer mandates, insurance affordability provisions, and Medicaid reforms H.R. 1776: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H.R. 2025: Abuse-Deterrent Opioids Plan for Tomorrow Act of 2017 - Provisions related to labeling information describing abuse-deterrent properties H.R. 2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017 - Provisions related to REMS and limited distribution systems H.R. 2063: Opioid Preventing Abuse through Continuing Education (PACE) Act of 2017 - Provisions related to prescriber training H.R. 2212: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems H.R. 4710: 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act or PAUSE Act - Provisions related to the 340B program H.R. 4482: Opioid Abuse Deterrence, Research, and Recovery Act of 2017 - Provisions related to prescriber requirements H.R. 5041: The Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act - Provisions related to drug disposal H.R. 5202: Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug delivery H.R. 5228: SCREEN Act - Provisions related to drug recall authority H.R. 5311: CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 - Provisions to reauthorize and expand the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act H.R. 5582: Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018 H.R. 5598: 340B Optimization Act - Provisions related to transparency in the 340B program H.R. 5687: SOUND Disposal and Packaging Act - Provisions related to packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs H.R. 5752: Stop Illicit Importation Act of 2018 - Provisions related to importation H.R. 5788: Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2018 or STOP Act of 2018 H.R. 5803: SAFETY Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug approval H.R. 6143: Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H. Res. 949: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5797) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to provide under Medicaid services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in institutions for mental diseases; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6082) to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records S. 64: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 92: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation S. 771: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 974: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems S. 1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 1327: SITSA Act - Provisions related to controlled substances S. 2157: Drug-Price Transparency in Communications Act S. 2312: HELP Act - Provisions related to 340B program S. 2453: Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 - Provisions to increase transparency in the 340B program S. 2553: Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 2554: Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act - To ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees S. 2665: A bill to require guidance on how the Food and Drug Administration will consider claims of opioid sparing and on the conditions under which the Food and Drug Administration will consider misuse and abuse of drugs in making certain determinations of safety S. 3519: A bill to establish a process for the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether to modify the labeling of drugs whose labeling may be outdated, including drugs with accepted uses that are not reflected in the approved labeling Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Drug importation and counterfeiting policy issues Prescription drug take back and secure disposal policy issues Policy issues related to prescription drug abuse and opioids Expanded access policy issues Generic drug approval process policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Sharing of truthful and non-misleading information about medicines with healthcare professionals and payors Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) policy issues FDA modernization policy issues PDUFA implementation policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) - Part D provisions Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug compounding policy issues including federal oversight of compounded drugs Cancer drug vial size policy issues TRICARE pharmacy pilot program Drug shortages policy issues Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Request for Information: HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs (RIN 0991-ZA49) HR6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, Provisions related to BBA technical correction (Part D) HR 394/S 85 - Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2017Vaccine manufacturing practices HR 4297/S2103, Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act; HR4993/S3253, Vaccine Access Improvement Act; HR 5333 - Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018Durbin/Grassley Amendment HR 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R.6378 To reauthorize certain programs under the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act S 2315 - Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act' S.2852 Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018
Client expense: $1,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Drug importation, generally; Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469) Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 1953/S. 830) Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program; diabetes self-management education Issues related to Medicare Part D included in the Bipartisan Budget Act (H.R. 1892); and the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1625), including coverage gap ("donut hole") access and averting catastrophic coverage Out of Pocket (OOP) "cliff
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issued relating to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including the 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (PAUSE) Act (H.R. 4710); the Helping Ensure Low-income Patients have Access to Care and Treatment (HELP) Act (S. 2312); and the Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act (S. 2453). Biodefense research, development and procurement issues; Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization; pandemic flu; MCM priority review voucher program Issues related to biosimilars, generally; Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (S. 974/H.R. 2212) Issues related to drug pricing and value, generally, including the HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to the importation of prescription medicines, including the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469); and the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to biosimilars, generally; Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (S. 974/H.R. 2212) Issues related to drug pricing and value, generally Issues related to the importation of prescription medicines, including the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469); and the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771) Issues involving the Federal, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Legislation to prevent and reduce prescription drug abuse; Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act (Pub.L. 114-145) Legislation to prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and MA-PD organizations under Medicare from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies Issues related to pharmaceutical compounding and implementation of the Drug Quality Security Act (Pub.L. 113-54). FDA implementation of Section 503B of the FFDCA HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to drug pricing, including the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drug Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771) Issues related to the importation of prescription medicines, including the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act (H.R. 1245/S. 469); and the Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act (H.R. 1776/S. 771)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
S. 204/H.R. 878 (Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act of 2017); authorizes the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with state law. S. 469/H.R. 1245 (Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors. S. 670/H.R. 1652 (Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017); provides for the regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids. S. 297/H.R. 749 (Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act/Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise provisions regarding review and approval of generic drug applications or supplements to generic drug applications for drugs in some circumstances. S. 974 (CREATES Act of 2017); alters the market for drugs and biological products by changing the requirements for generic and biosimilar versions of drugs and biological products. R. 5247 (Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018); with regard to liability issues. S. 2315 (Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application. H.R. 5795/ H.R. 6082 (Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act); amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records by restricting use of patient records in any civil action. H.R. 5176 (Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018); requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder. H.R. 5197 (ALTO Act); requires and provides funds for, the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program awarding grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments. H.R. 5009 (Jessie's Law); requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for health care providers and state agencies regarding the display of a patient's history of opioid addiction in the patient's medical records. S. 2981 (Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2018); limits an individual's civil liability for harm caused by the emergency administration of an opioid overdose reversal drug (e.g., naloxone). S. 2680 (Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018); comprehensive bill to address the opioid crisis. General lobbying with regard to the federal preemption of state causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to off label promotion of pharmaceutical products. General lobbying with regard to pharmaceutical drug advertising. General lobbying with regard to pharmaceutical price-gouging. General lobbying with regard to biosimilar naming and labeling. General lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. General lobbying with regard to opioid manufacturer liability. General lobbying with regard to opioid superfund and Medicare Secondary Payer issues. General lobbying with regard to OTC monograph federal preemption issues.
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - To provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes H.R. 449: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act: Provisions related to synthetic drug report H.R. 749: Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act - Provisions related to generic drug approvals H.R. 1245: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1480: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation H.R. 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the biopharmaceutical industry including repeal of brand pharmaceutical manufacturer fee and individual and employer mandates, insurance affordability provisions, and Medicaid reforms H.R. 1776: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H.R. 2025: Abuse-Deterrent Opioids Plan for Tomorrow Act of 2017 - Provisions related to labeling information describing abuse-deterrent properties H.R. 2051: FAST Generics Act of 2017 - Provisions related to REMS and limited distribution systems H.R. 2063: Opioid Preventing Abuse through Continuing Education (PACE) Act of 2017 - Provisions related to prescriber training H.R. 2212: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems H.R. 2851: Stop Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues (SITSA) Act - Provisions related to controlled substances H.R. 3545: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act - Provisions related to substance use disorder records H.R. 3692: Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017 - Provisions related to medication assisted treatment (MAT) access H.R. 4275: Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act - Provisions related to pharmacist education H.R. 4284: Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act of 2018 - Provisions related to substance use disorder information H.R. 4710: 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act or PAUSE Act - Provisions related to the 340B program H.R. 4482: Opioid Abuse Deterrence, Research, and Recovery Act of 2017 - Provisions related to prescriber requirements H.R. 5002: Advancing Cutting Edge Research Act - Provisions related to non-addiction pain medication H.R. 5009: Jessies Law - Provisions related to patient information H.R. 5041: The Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act - Provisions related to drug disposal H.R. 5102: Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 - Provisions related to loan repayment program H.R. 5202: Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug delivery H.R. 5228: SCREEN Act - Provisions related to drug recall authority H.R. 5311: CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 - Provisions to reauthorize and expand the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act H.R. 5327: Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act of 2018 - Provisions related to opioid recovery center grants H.R. 5329: Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018 - Provisions related to national poison center funding and other prevention funding H.R. 5582: Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018 H.R. 5598: 340B Optimization Act - Provisions related to transparency in the 340B program H.R. 5687: SOUND Disposal and Packaging Act - Provisions related to packaging and disposal methods with respect to certain drugs H.R. 5752: Stop Illicit Importation Act of 2018 - Provisions related to importation H.R. 5762: Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2018 - To authorize a Joint Task Force to enhance integration of the Department of Homeland Securitys border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, from entering the United States H.R. 5788: Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act of 2018 or STOP Act of 2018 H.R. 5803: SAFETY Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug approval H.R. 5811: Long-Term Opioid Efficacy Act of 2018 - Postapproval study requirements H.R. 6143: Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H. Res. 949: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5797) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to provide under Medicaid services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in institutions for mental diseases; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6082) to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records S. 64: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 92: Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 - Provisions related to importation S. 469: Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - Provisions related to importation S. 771: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 974: CREATES Act of 2017 - Provisions related to Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and limited distribution systems S. 1131: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 1327: SITSA Act - Provisions related to controlled substances S. 2157: Drug-Price Transparency in Communications Act S. 2312: HELP Act - Provisions related to 340B program S. 2453: Ensuring the Value of the 340B Program Act of 2018 - Provisions to increase transparency in the 340B program S. 2553: Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 - Provisions related to drug pricing S. 2554: Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act - To ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees S. 2665: A bill to require guidance on how the Food and Drug Administration will consider claims of opioid sparing and on the conditions under which the Food and Drug Administration will consider misuse and abuse of drugs in making certain determinations of safety S. 2680: Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 - Provisions related to opioids S. 3428: Lessening Addiction by Enhancing Labeling Opiods Act of 2018 S. 3519: A bill to establish a process for the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether to modify the labeling of drugs whose labeling may be outdated, including drugs with accepted uses that are not reflected in the approved labeling Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Drug importation and counterfeiting policy issues Prescription drug take back and secure disposal policy issues Policy issues related to prescription drug abuse and opioids Expanded access policy issues Generic drug approval process policy issues High deductible health plans/HSA policy issues Sharing of truthful and non-misleading information about medicines with healthcare professionals and payors Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) policy issues FDA modernization policy issues PDUFA implementation policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) - Part D provisions Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug compounding policy issues including federal oversight of compounded drugs Cancer drug vial size policy issues TRICARE pharmacy pilot program Drug shortages policy issues Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Request for Information: HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs (RIN 0991-ZA49)
Client expense: $5,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1245/S. 469 - Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 2430 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 ***, no specific bill, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and associated policies, 340B, Biosimilars, Orphan drugs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Biosimilars, no specific bill Prescription drug value issues, no specific bill S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act H.R. 1245 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act S.Con.Res.3 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018-2026 (importation, non-interference) 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities (340B PAUSE Act). S. 2042 Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2017 H.R. 6142 Reducing Drug Wastage Act of 2018 FDA issues, no specific bill S.3158 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act (Senate Report 115-289)
Client expense: $2,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1776/S. 771 - Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act S. 637 - Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked Act of 2017 H.R. 1245/S. 469 - Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act Stopping the Pharmaceutical Industry From Keeping Drugs Expensive Act of 2017 H.R. 749 - Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act H.R. 1316 - Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act H.R. 2430 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 878/S. 204 - Right to Try Act S. 2852 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act no specific bill, non-interference, 340b, FDASIA implementation, emergency preparedness, counter measures
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
1. Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, implementation of provisions regarding high risk insurance pools, implementation of state based health exchanges, eligibility for health insurance premium subsidies, cost sharing subsidies 2. Proposals to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act 3. H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, provisions regarding treatment for older Americans 4. Stabilization of Affordable Care Act insurance marketplaces 5. S. 569, Affordable Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2017, entire bill 6. H.R. 1245, Affordable Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2017, entire bill 7. Administration proposals on opioid policies 8. Administration proposals on prescription drug pricing 9. Proposals for long term care health policies
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
- S. 469/H.R. 1245, "Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act", regarding all provisions. - S. 771/H.R. 1776, "Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 575, "Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 1271, "DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. - S. 404/H.R. 1736, "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the process for inspections of device establishments and for granting export certifications.", regarding all provisions. - Issues regarding drug pricing. - Issues related to diagnostic reform. - S 260/SJ Res 17/HR 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - S 251/SJ Res 16, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - S 204/HR 878, Right to Try Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - HR 2026, Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act, regarding all provisions - HR 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017, regarding all provisions - Issues related to VA procurement of medical devices - HR 2474, Medical Product Review Harmonization Act, regarding all provisions - HR 2144, Risk Based Classification of Accessories Act - Issues related to AMA resolution 208(A-16) regarding attorney ads on drug side effects - S.1113, "Personal Care Products Safety Act", regarding all provisions - HR 2790, "Humane Cosmetics Act", regarding all provisions - HR 3271, "Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act", regarding all provisions - Issues regarding medical device repeal - Issues regarding NIH Funding - HR 2164, "Medical Device Safety Act", regarding all provisions - Issues related to 340B - Issues related to HIV vaccines - S. 2852, "Pandemic & All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovations Act of 2018", regarding all provisions. - Issues related to reauthorization of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act programs. (House version) - HR 5492, "MOTHER Act of 2018", regarding all provisions. - Issues related to access to essential surgery - Issues related to contact lens safety - HR 6, "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act", regarding all provisions. - S. 2315, "Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act", regarding all provisions. - HR 5333 "Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018", regarding all provisions. - Issues related to antimicrobial resistance - Issues related to regulations on medication product packaging - H.R. 6294, " Re-Valuing Anti-Microbial Products Act of 2018", regarding all provisions
Client expense: $1,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office