BIO and Georgia Bio (GaBio) commended Governor Nathan Deal for signing Senate Bill 51, which creates pathway for substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines. Policies outlined in said bill align with BIO's principles on biologic substitution. Citing bill's merits and noting broad support, BIO's Jim Greenwood said that signing this bill into law adds Georgia to states taking "a leadership position" in allowing retail pharmacies to substitute interchangeable biologic medicines."