By Michael Reilly, Executive Director, Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) In a recent CBS News interview, newly appointed FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary called for more robust clinical evidence before recommending the latest COVID-19 booster shots. “There’s a void of data,” Dr. Makary said, underscoring a renewed focus on restoring public trust through a […]
April 29, 2025 The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) commends Senator Bill Cassidy and the Senate HELP Committee for their new report, “Congress Must Act to Bring Needed Reforms to the 340B Program.” The program is designed to support underserved populations by ensuring access to medicines by allowing qualifying entities to safety-net hospitals, community […]
April 21, 2025 The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) commends President Donald J. Trump for his leadership in issuing an executive order to address the harmful “pill penalty” contained within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This provision, enacted during the Biden administration, imposes price controls on small-molecule medicines—commonly delivered in pill or tablet form—just […]