NewsRx

Search our medical news database

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

Biogenerics Legislation Provides Critical Pathway to Affordable Access for Patients with Chronic and Complex Conditions

Published in Food and Drug Law Weekly, March 27th, 2009

Proposed legislation that creates a regulatory framework to guide the approval of the first biogeneric medicines represents a critical step forward in providing more affordable treatment for millions of Americans suffering from chronic and complex conditions, David B. Snow Jr., chairman and CEO of Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MHS) said.

"The investment in research and innovation over a period of many years has led to the breakthrough therapies that are available today in specialty pharmacy for the treatment of many serious diseases," said Snow. "We salute the vision of Chairman Waxman, Representative Deal and their co-sponsors, who have crafted an approach that...

Want to see the full article?

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Buy Now


Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Food and Drug Law Weekly


NewsRx is Social

Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:

Follow NewsRx on Twitter

NewsRx on Facebook

Awards

eHealthcare Leadership 2011 Winner
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
  • Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx on Facebook