SA CO Paul Hudson stated that the IRA “…will likely create significant uncertainties across our industry,” highlighting investments into future R&D. However, Mr. Hudson noted that SA is “well positioned in the short term” to navigate IRA challenges. 1. And that the orphan drug exemption to price setting is only applicable to drugs with only one indication, which disincentivizes pursuing additional indications 2. The discrepancy between the eligibility dates of biologics and small-molecule drugs for price setting
