Pharmaceuticals

Hospira Supports Newly Introduced Biogenerics Legislation

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, March 29th, 2009

Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), the world leader in generic injectable pharmaceuticals, announced its enthusiastic support for the biogenerics bill co-sponsored by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and Rep. Nathan Deal, R-Ga., and urges quick passage by Waxman's committee and the full Congress.

"The approval of biogenerics legislation would provide Americans access to more affordable biologic drugs and save the healthcare system billions of dollars," said Christopher Begley, chairman and chief executive officer, Hospira. "We look forward to working with Congress and the Obama administration to pass biogenerics legislation in 2009."

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2009-03-29)

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