Policy Experts, Lawmakers Call For Resources To Spur Antibiotic Pipeline

Policy experts applauded the release of a bipartisan Senate bill that focuses on ramping up the antibiotic supply chain, but the experts say lawmakers also should focus on crafting and passing legislation that creates incentives for antibiotic developers. Congress also needs to make sure the U.S. plan for combating antibiotic resistance is well funded and that the United States is prepared for the next public health emergency, the experts say. Similarly, House lawmakers are urging appropriators to include funding for...