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This page collects the 140 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Pharmaceuticals”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Healthcare, Fda, and Public Health.

Active Bills

Federal BillFEDERALJul 21, 2026Proposed Changes to Biosimilar Drug Review ProcessThis bill proposes changes to the Public Health Service Act to simplify and speed up the federal review process for biosimilar biological products. These are lower-cost versions of complex, high-cost

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  1. Thu, Oct 292 items
    1. Researchers study cancer drug trastuzumab rezetecan for advanced breast cancerA clinical trial found that the cancer-killing drug trastuzumab rezetecan delayed cancer progression and shrank tumors in three out of four patients with ERBB2-low advanced breast cancer compared to sHillsborough County
    2. Eli Lilly reports clinical trial results for weight loss drug retatrutideSan Francisco County
  2. Tue, Oct 271 item
    1. Analysis links SGLT2 inhibitor diabetes and kidney drugs to longer survival in adults over 80A new analysis of electronic health records for adults aged 80 and older with chronic kidney disease links SGLT2 inhibitors to a lower risk of death and major kidney events, alongside increased risks Miami-Dade County
  3. Fri, Oct 231 item
    1. Experimental mRNA Vaccine Combined with Keytruda Reduces Melanoma Relapse RiskAn experimental mRNA vaccine administered alongside Keytruda following surgery reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% compared to Keytruda alone, based on a median follow-up of about Los Angeles County
  4. Mon, Sep 141 item
    1. Navigator Research Poll Identifies Prescription Drug Companies and Health Insurers Among Most Corrupt IndustriesA national poll by Navigator Research found that 42% of voters identify prescription drug companies as among the country's most corrupt industries, ranking second only to the oil industry.Hillsborough County
  5. Wed, Sep 91 item
    1. New study links semaglutide to reduced asthma attacks and COPD flare-upsA new research study links the GLP-1 ingredient semaglutide to nearly 40 percent fewer asthma attacks and a 20 percent reduction in COPD flare-ups among patients compared to other diabetes medicationsHillsborough County
  6. Mon, Aug 311 item
    1. Florida Attorney General investigates Pharmacy Benefit Managers for alleged monopolistic practicesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) regarding their influence over prescription drug access and pricing. This action follows a JHillsborough County
  7. Thu, Aug 271 item
    1. Opinion piece argues for the role of patents in pharmaceutical innovationThis article asserts that patent protections are essential for the continued development of new medical treatments, specifically for conditions like cancer. It frames intellectual property rights as aMiami-Dade County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Food and Drug Administrationorganization5 mentions
  2. 02Donald Trumpperson3 mentions
  3. 03Vitruvias Therapeutics, Inc.organization3 mentions
  4. 04504950other3 mentions
  5. 05Merckorganization3 mentions
  6. 06South Florida Timesorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Amy Klobucharperson2 mentions
  8. 0830other2 mentions
  9. 09U.S. House of Representativesorganization2 mentions
  10. 10Treasury - Dept oforganization2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsProposed Changes to Biosimilar Drug Review Process
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Amy Klobuchar
  • Topic to orgsFood and Drug Administration, Vitruvias Therapeutics, Inc., Merck (+3 more)
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  1. Oct 29, 2026NewsResearchers study cancer drug trastuzumab rezetecan for advanced breast cancer
  2. Oct 29, 2026NewsEli Lilly reports clinical trial results for weight loss drug retatrutide
  3. Oct 27, 2026NewsAnalysis links SGLT2 inhibitor diabetes and kidney drugs to longer survival in adults over 80
  4. Oct 23, 2026NewsExperimental mRNA Vaccine Combined with Keytruda Reduces Melanoma Relapse Risk
  5. Sep 14, 2026NewsNavigator Research Poll Identifies Prescription Drug Companies and Health Insurers Among Most Corrupt Industries
  6. Sep 9, 2026NewsNew study links semaglutide to reduced asthma attacks and COPD flare-ups
  7. Aug 31, 2026NewsFlorida Attorney General investigates Pharmacy Benefit Managers for alleged monopolistic practices
  8. Aug 27, 2026NewsOpinion piece argues for the role of patents in pharmaceutical innovation
  9. Aug 26, 2026NewsFDA approves new pancreatic cancer treatment
  10. Aug 26, 2026NewsVitruvias Therapeutics recalls specific lot of 30 mg thyroid tablets due to superpotency risk

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