The 21st Century Cures Act cleared its last procedural hurdle Monday in the U.S. Senate, paving the way for final approval today and President Barack Obama’s signature.
The bill, which the House overwhelmingly passed last week, promotes cancer research and opioid treatment programs. It also speeds government approval of drugs and medical devices, allowing for simpler studies or smaller trials than currently required. The total cost is $6.3 billion.
But critics, including U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley,…
The 21st Century Cures Act cleared its last procedural hurdle Monday in the U.S. Senate, paving the way for final approval today and President Barack Obama’s signature.
The bill, which the House overwhelmingly passed last week, promotes cancer research and opioid treatment programs. It also speeds government approval of drugs and medical devices, allowing for simpler studies or smaller trials than currently required. The total cost is $6.3 billion.
But critics, including U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley,…