Congress approved a continuing resolution Friday, averting a government shutdown for at least another week. Source: Drug Industry Daily

House and Senate leaders re-introduced legislation Thursday to keep drugmakers from blocking generic competitors. Source: Drug Industry Daily

A health advocacy group has petitioned the FDA to conduct a Sentinel query on off-label uses of misoprostol. Source: Drug Industry Daily

The confirmation of Scott Gottlieb as the next FDA commissioner moved one step closer yesterday after a Senate panel voted 14-9 in his favor. Source: Drug Industry Daily

The European Medicines Agency plans to clarify its role regarding drugs manufactured in the EU solely for the export market. Source: Drug Industry Daily

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration is abandoning its goal of 15-day timelines to process GMP clearance filings from overseas manufacturers. Source: Drug Industry Daily

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions postponed a Wednesday vote on the nomination of Scott Gottlieb to be the next commissioner of the FDA. Source: Drug…

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule by the end of June on a case that could affect how long it takes biosimilars to get to market. Source: Drug…

The FDA has warned 14 companies for selling products that claim to treat cancer and other diseases. Source: Drug Industry Daily

Divi’s Laboratories has been warned by the FDA for failing to meet current good manufacturing practice requirements, adding to the Indian drug manufacturer’s compliance woes. Source: Drug Industry Daily