A pharmacist holds a bottle of the drug Eliquis, made by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, January 9, 2020.
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A federal judge on Friday declined to block the Biden administration from implementing Medicare drug price talks-to-restart-as-us-emphasizes-its-prepared-to-use-other-options-if-diplomacy-fails.html” title=”Iran nuclear talks to restart as US emphasizes it's 'prepared to use other options' if diplomacy fails”>negotiations, upholding for now a controversial process that aims to make costly medications more affordable for older Americans.
Judge Michael Newman of the Southern District of Ohio issued a ruling denying a preliminary injunction sought by the Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest lobbying groups in the country, which aimed to block the price talks before Oct. 1.
That date is the deadline for manufacturers of the first 10 drugs selected for negotiations to agree to participate in the talks.
The Chamber sued the Biden administration in June, arguing that the drug negotiations violate the First and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the separation of powers.
“As to Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary…
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