GOP, Dems Still At Odds On Tackling Drug Shortages In PAHPA

As debate heats up over what will be included in the must-pass Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act up for reauthorization this fall, FDA has repeatedly called for more authority to combat intensifying drug shortages -- but Republicans aren’t budging on their refusal to address the agency’s proposals as part of PAHPA. House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Democrat Frank Pallone (NJ) doubled down on his tirade against Republicans’ stance during a health subcommittee hearing Tuesday (June 13). The proposals would...