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PhRMA Code Revised in Response to OIG Special Fraud Alert on Speaker Programs

FDA Law Blog

Kirschenbaum — On August 6, 2021, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) announced the release of a revised PhRMA Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals , which takes effect on January 1, 2022. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) (see our blog post on this Special Fraud Alert here ).

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Biogen agrees to pay $900 million in largest FCA Settlement Ever Secured without Government’s Intervention

FDA Law Blog

HHS noticed an increasing trend of illegal kickbacks in connection with speaker programs and in November 2020, the Office of Inspector General issued a Special Fraud Alert on the topic. The Alert described several factors that could potentially violate the antikickback statute.

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Small Change: FDA’s Final Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) Guidance Ditches ML and Adds Some Details, But Otherwise Sticks Closely to the Draft

FDA Law Blog

In fact, eSTAR does not allow a PCCP to be included in a Special 510(k); attempting to do so results in the message if you are establishing a PCCP this should not be done in a Special 510(k). Manufacturers should develop the Modification Protocol consistent with their quality system and should follow their risk management processes.

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Companies Shipping Chemicals: “Know the One You’re Dancing With”

FDA Law Blog

Both chemicals are used in the illicit manufacturer of fentanyl. 1-BOC-Piperidone is a DEA-regulated List 1 chemical while (2-Bromethyl) benzene is on DEAs longstanding, recently updated Special Surveillance List. The government determined that the chemicals had been imported into the U.S.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

The bill passed by a voice vote and was referred to the State and Local Government Committee. The Minnesota Council of Health Plans (MCHP) raised concerns, as the bill enacts new regulations on health plans, and they contend they have little control over pricing set by drug manufacturers. Read a summary of S.F. Read a summary of H.F.

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Baby Formula Shortages

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Always mix formula as directed by the manufacturer. I heard the government will be importing baby formula from other countries. If your child is older than 6 months of age and is usually on regular formula (not a specialty product for allergies or other special health needs), this may be an option. Is that safe?

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ACI To Host Multiple Events Featuring HP&M Speakers – Discounts Available to FDA Law Blog Readers

FDA Law Blog

Kurt provides regulatory counsel to pharmaceutical manufacturers on Hatch-Waxman patent and exclusivity, drug development, pediatric testing, and orphan drugs. We can offer our readers a special discount for the event. The discount code is S10-896-896L24.S. Details on the conference can be found here.