Sens. Brown, Sanders Join Calls For Clarity On Colombia's Licensing Of Generic Medicines

Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are the latest lawmakers to express concern to the U.S. Trade Representative about the U.S. position on compulsory licensing for generic medicines in Colombia. In a May 26 letter to Froman , Sanders and Brown cite “recent reports that U.S. government representatives may have suggested that funding for Paz Colombia” – a U.S. economic assistance program -- “would be rescinded if a compulsory license were issued. As you know, compulsory licenses are...