New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection generic drug hearing and report files
Series Number
L0014
Summary
These records were compiled by the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection while examining ways to lower costs of prescription medicine in New York State. Included is hearing testimony relating to generic drugs provided by physicians, pharmacists, pharmaceutical company representatives, health and business associations, state and local government officials, and labor union leaders. Also included are medical wholesalers' cost manuals, minutes and exhibits from the Committees' Executive Session on August 1, 1978, reports, and lists of drug prices.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series relates to the law allowing a less expensive generic drug to be substituted for a brand name drug. The investigation files include correspondence, memorandums, hearing testimony, conference proceedings, news clippings, lists of drug prices, copies of legislation from other states, sample drug company advertising, and various reports on the drug industry and on the safety and effectiveness of generic drugs. Evidence was provided by physicians; pharmacists; pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturers; medical organizations; government officials; and consumer groups.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Office of Legislative Oversight and Analysis
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.