11/18/2013
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"In 2009, this committee passed the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) by a vote of 47 to 11."
"FDA approved the first biosimilar in March 2015 and is convening an advisory committee next week to consider a second application."
"Biologics are used to treat a number of serious diseases and conditions and have improved the lives of millions of Americans."
"I supported the creation of a pathway for biosimilars, and for empowering FDA with the authority and resources to ensure that biosimilars are safely available here in the U.S. for the patients that ne..."