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EXCLUSIVE: US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

A US House committee has launched an investigation into major pharmaceutical companies regarding the use of clinical trial sites in China.

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📍 How it ended

House committee opened an investigation into pharmaceutical companies regarding their clinical trial sites in China. Lawmakers sought information on trials potentially linked to Chinese military capabilities and requested that the companies defend their involvement.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

A US House committee is investigating Merck and AbbVie regarding their involvement with clinical drug trials conducted in China. Coverage indicates that the investigation centers on the ties between these Chinese trial sites and the country's military.

Specifically, the House China panel has also questioned Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer concerning their selection and use of clinical trial sites within the region. Future developments depend on the responses provided by these companies to the House panel's inquiries.

Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for these investigations or the specific nature of the materials requested by the committee.

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Quick answers

Which companies are currently under investigation by the US House committee?

The investigation involves Merck, AbbVie, Pfizer, and Bristol Myers Squibb.

What is the focus of the investigation?

The committee is examining clinical drug trials conducted at sites in China that are reportedly tied to the country's military.

Are there other companies being questioned?

Yes, coverage indicates the House China panel has also questioned Bristol Myers and Pfizer regarding their trial sites.

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Merck AbbVie Pfizer Bristol Myers Squibb China US Congress

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