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Supreme Court Rules on Pay-For-Delay Deals

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Federal Trade Commission can file lawsuits against "pay-for-delay" deals between brand name and generic pharmaceuticals companies. In a 5-3 ruling, the justices overruled a lower court decision and said regulators have expanded powers to block agreements in which brand drug companies pay generic companies to settle lawsuits.


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AMCP Looks to the Future

Edith Rosato, RPh, began her position as AMCP’s chief executive officer in October 2011, coinciding with unprecedented change in the healthcare industry. Economic conditions were weak, and companies were preparing for provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The uncertainty remains due to the lingering effects of the recession and the ACA not fully being implemented until next year. Still, Ms. Rosato has taken steps to guide AMCP’s evolution and help its members stay abreast with the transformations.




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