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Standard Summary
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The DTC Act requires direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements to include wholesale acquisition cost pricing information to increase transparency.
Key Points
- 1Mandates price disclosure in direct-to-consumer drug ads
- 2Requires wholesale acquisition cost for 30-day supply or typical treatment course
- 3Exempts drugs under $35 wholesale acquisition cost
- 4Authorizes civil penalties up to $100,000 for violations
- 5Requires regulatory implementation within one year
- 6Applies to drugs covered by Medicare/Medicaid
Impact Areas
Pharmaceutical industryDirect-to-consumer advertisingHealthcare consumersMedicare and MedicaidPrescription drug costsHealthcare transparency
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