To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Public Health Service Act, and the Orphan Drug Act to revise the provisions of such Acts relating to orphan drugs.
Orphan Drug Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to change from seven to four years the period of market exclusivity guaranteed to any approved orphan drug. Specifies that orphan drugs of "limited commercial potential," as defined by regulations to be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, would qualify for an additional three years of exclusive marketing rights.
Permits more than one company to put a particular orphan drug on the market in instances where both companies were working on the drug in roughly the same time frame.
Provides for the withdrawal of exclusive marketing rights if the patient population for the approved treatment exceeds 200,000. Extends the authorization of the research grant program. Replaces the existing Orphan Products Board with an Office for Orphan Diseases and Conditions.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 10.
For Further Action See H.R.4865.
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