Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act
Generic Drug Availability: How Long After Patent Expiration Do They Actually Hit the Market?
Generic drugs don't appear immediately after patent expiration. Legal delays, patent thickets, and regulatory hurdles can push market launch out by years - costing patients billions. Here's how the system really works.
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Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Created the Modern U.S. Generic Drug System
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with affordable access. It saved trillions but faces growing abuse.
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