HR 1548 · 111th Congress · Health

Pathway for Biosimilars Act

Introduced 2009-03-17· Sponsored by Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2009-03-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pathway for Biosimilars Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow a person to submit an application for licensure of a biological product based on its similarity to a licensed biological product (the reference product). Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve the application if: (1) the biological product is biosimilar to the reference product with respect to each condition of use for which the reference product is approved; and (2) the applicant consents to the inspection of the facility that is the subject of the application. Sets forth requirements for a determination by the Secretary that a biological product is interchangeable with a reference product. Prohibits a biological product from being evaluated against more than one reference product. Prohibits licensure under this Act of a biological product containing specified agents or toxins or a schedule I or II controlled substance unless the Secretary determines there would be no increased risk to the security or health of the public from licensing such a biological product. Prohibits the Secretary from making approval of an application under this Act effective until 12 yeas after the date on w…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans