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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the Pet Medication Industry
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a 2016 House hearing regarding the pet medication industry. The hearing featured testimony from the Federal Trade Commission, veterinary associations, and industry representatives to discuss market issues and perspectives.
The hearing explored regulatory and market dynamics affecting how pet owners access and purchase medications for their animals, which impacts the cost and availability of veterinary care.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pet owners
The regulatory environment for pet medications directly influences the cost and accessibility of treatments for their animals.
Veterinarians
Veterinarians are involved in the prescribing and dispensing of medications, which is subject to industry regulations and market practices.
Pet medication manufacturers
Manufacturers are subject to federal trade and health regulations discussed during the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 29, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- The session focused on the 'Pet Medications Industry: Issues and Perspectives'.
- Testimony was provided by representatives from the Federal Trade Commission, True Science, LLC, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
- The record includes submitted statements from the Animal Health Institute and the Consumers Union.
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- The hearing was conducted during the 114th Congress, Second Session.
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The hearing serves as a snapshot of the 2016 regulatory landscape regarding the intersection of veterinary practice and the retail pet medication market.
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