What is the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA)?
The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA) is a legislation implemented in the United States to encourage pharmaceutical companies to conduct studies on the efficacy, safety, and proper dosage of medications in children. Enacted in 2002, the BPCA provides incentives to drug manufacturers, such as extended marketing exclusivity, to encourage the inclusion of pediatric populations in drug studies.
