HR 3777 · 111th Congress · Health

Drug Price Competition Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-08· Sponsored by Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2009-10-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Drug Price Competition Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant to submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats