Testimony before the Committee on Energy on Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, United States House of Representatives

"Chairman Stearns, Ranking Member DeGette, and members of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony about the essential steps Congress must take to protect Americans and ensure the integrity of our drug supply."

"A major focus of the Pew Health Group is identifying ways to address risks to the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. Last month, we hosted a two-day conference that included representatives of brand and generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, active ingredient makers, federal and state regulators, major and secondary pharmaceutical wholesalers, chain and independent pharmacies, consumer and health professional organizations and independent supply chain experts. The convening was structured around a discussion draft of a white paper entitled “After Heparin: Protecting Consumers from the Risks of Substandard and Counterfeit Drugs,” which was shared with conference participants in advance."

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