Health Care Law News and Insights

The FTC Strikes Out: Drug Manufacturers Refuse To Play Ball And Delist Orange Book Patents In Response To FTC Warning Letters

Published: Jul 01, 2024
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What You Need to Know Key takeaway #1 Over the past eight months, the FTC sent two rounds of warning letters to manufacturers stating the agency's position that certain patents listed in the Orange Book may violate antitrust laws. Key takeaway #2 In response to the first round of letters,...

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Compounding Pharmacies Under Scrutiny Over Weight Loss Medication

Published: Jun 27, 2024
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On June 20, 2024, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly filed a number of lawsuits against compounding pharmacies and medical spas alleging that these companies have falsely claimed that they stock and sell weight loss medications with the active ingredient tirzepatide that are manufactured by Eli Lilly. These lawsuits, filed in Colorado,...

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Healthcare Minimum Wage Delayed Until July 1

Published: Jun 22, 2024
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On May 31, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 828, which delays the effective date of the healthcare minimum wage statute by one month. Last October, Governor Newsom signed SB 525, which enacted a multi-tiered statewide minimum wage schedule for healthcare workers. However, in light of a significant budget shortfall, the...

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