S-1391 : Still Just a Bill

Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2019

This bill requires manufacturers to report about certain price increases for prescription drugs and biological products with a wholesale cost of at least $100 per month. Such reports must include, among other information (1) the percentage price increase, (2) a justification for such increase, (3) the price history of the drug, (4) the total cost to develop the drug, and (5) the total revenue and net profit generated from the drug.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-09IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-05-09IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Business records
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Inflation and prices
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Medical research
  • Prescription drugs
  • Research and development

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