Abbott Norvir price hike sparks march in rights debate
Abbott Laboratories quadrupled Norvir prices prompting talk of government march in licensing for federally funded drugs. NIH funding and Bayh-Dole rules are under scrutiny as lawmakers and activists warn of higher costs and reduced access.
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The NIH allocates about 80 percent of its fiscal 2004 budget to nonprofits and drug firms for medical research. Experts argue government basic research sparks ideas and guides science, while drug companies push for efficiency and lower prices. Abbott faces investigations over Norvir price hikes tied to Kaletra competitiveness.
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