Generic Savings: REMS Obstruction, Not ANDA Backlog, Is Main Hindrance, AAM Says
Executive Summary
Association for Accessible Medicines report highlights continuing upward trend of cost savings from generic drugs; trade group argues legislative proposals addressing restricted distribution misuse are key to accelerating savings.
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