Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y) on Tuesday asked the FTC to investigate whether AbbVie's pricing and business practices broke the law.

AbbVie Abused Humira’s Orphan Drug Designation, House Panel Says

A U.S. House committee alleged Tuesday that AbbVie gamed the federal orphan drug program to boost profits for its anti-inflammatory drug Humira—by far, the top-selling medicine in the United States.

Four types of hospitals that participate in the 340B program are unable to purchase Humira and other drugs with orphan disease designations at reduced 340B prices. Legislation has been re-introduced to partially lift the ban.

A U.S. House committee alleged Tuesday that AbbVie gamed the federal orphan drug program to boost profits for its anti-inflammatory drug Humira—by far, the top-selling medicine in the United States.

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