Pasteur act of 2026
Pasteur Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Pasteur Act of 2026 aims to combat antimicrobial resistance by establishing a program to develop innovative antimicrobial drugs targeting serious infections. It seeks to stimulate research and development, ensure appropriate antimicrobial use, and maintain high medical standards. The act establishes a contract program to fund the development of these drugs and includes provisions for data collection and reporting on antimicrobial use and resistance.
Key provisions
- Creates a contract program to fund the development of innovative antimicrobial drugs.
- Defines eligibility criteria for antimicrobial drugs, including targeting urgent or serious threats and addressing unmet medical needs.
- Establishes a scoring methodology to evaluate antimicrobial drug applications, considering patient care, innovation, and public health benefits.
- Requires contract recipients to ensure commercial availability and sufficient supply of the antimicrobial drug.
- Mandates data collection and reporting on antimicrobial use and resistance trends.
- Establishes a Critical Need Antimicrobial Advisory Group to provide guidance on antimicrobial development and stewardship.
- Provides grant funding for hospital and outpatient facilities to implement antimicrobial stewardship programs.
- Sets annual payment levels for contract recipients, adjusted for inflation.
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