Senator launches investigation into GSK’s bronchial asthma inhaler strikes
Amid ongoing controversy, U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) is investigating GSK for changing a well-liked bronchial asthma inhaler with a so-called approved generic at a a lot increased worth with the intention to keep away from paying Medicaid rebates.
In a letter despatched to the corporate, the lawmaker maintained that the choice to discontinue its inhaler in January 2024 has since had “life-threatening penalties for sufferers” and contributed to a spike in hospitalizations. And so Hassan referred to as on GSK to return the product to market and, in the meantime, requested for quite a few paperwork regarding pricing, rebates and communications with regulators.
This marks the second time in latest months that GSK has angered a lawmaker over the bronchial asthma inhaler swap. In March, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requested the Workplace of Inspector Basic on the U.S. Division of Well being and Human Companies to analyze GSK and accused the corporate of “outrageous profiteering” as a result of the maneuver value Medicaid practically $1 billion final 12 months.
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