ARTICLE | Politics, Policy & Law
China weighs on PhRMA Forum; Oz says industry could ‘own’ MFN legislation
At PhRMA annual event, industry raises fears about China, Oz fails to persuade the trade association to back codifying MFN
February 20, 2026 2:04 AM UTC
The PhRMA Forum, a glitzy, choreographed event held in a Washington theater better known for hosting musical acts such as The Flaming Lips, Lorde and Gunna than CEOs and government officials, offers a revealing snapshot of the image the pharmaceutical industry wants to project to the world.
At last year’s event, CEOs radiated confidence, patriotism and enthusiasm about Donald Trump’s election and his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary. ...