Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025
This bill creates a process for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine if brand name drug prices exceed those in five reference countries (Canada, UK, Germany, France, and Japan). If a drug is deemed excessively priced, the government will terminate the manufacturer's exclusivity rights and allow any company to produce a generic version under an open, non-exclusive license with a reasonable royalty. Drug manufacturers must submit detailed annual reports on pricing, costs, and revenues, with penalties for noncompliance. The Secretary will maintain a public database of excessive price determinations and report annually to Congress. This directly impacts brand name drug manufacturers, generic producers, and patients who purchase prescription drugs.
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 20, 2025
Last action May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 20, 2025
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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