Representatives John Carney (D, Delaware) and Larry Bucshon (R, Indiana) on Tuesday (January 31) introduced a bill that would force the US Food and Drug Administration to accelerate the review of certain drug and device applications, Reuters reported.
The bill is intended to relieve drug shortages for illnesses such as cancer, which are up significantly since 2006. In October, President Barack Obama issued an executive order to prioritize the problem, encouraging legislation that would address such shortages. However, two subsequent bills are still deadlocked in Congress.
The new bill calls for the accelerated review of applications from companies that are working to address the need by increasing production of drugs or devices in short supply. It also includes language that would require the Drug Enforcement ...
