Industry Advocacy

The Association for Accessible Medicines has joined the Coalition Against Patent Abuse, a new stakeholder association that is focused on fighting abuses of the patent system.

The organization announced that David Campbell, vice president of North America regulatory affairs and policy at RB Health, has been elected chair of the board of directors.

Mack Elevation will celebrate 10 years in business this year. Founder Dan Mack said he is proud of what it has done for the retail industry.

NACDS and NCPA are urging members to send comments about DIR fees to CMS by Jan. 25.

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed H.R. 269 — a package of bills that legislation aimed at modernizing the OTC monograph process — gaining praise from industry organizations.

NACDS vows additional advocacy efforts in light of Texas federal district court ruling to strike down the ACA.

Pleased that the Farm Bill includes the Hemp Farming Act, the Council for Responsible Nutrition noted its disappointment that it omits the SNAP Vitamin and Supplements Improvement Act.

A new Food and Drug Administration working group will re-examine policies for dietary supplements.