Tag: generic drugs

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Secondary patents let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting minor changes to existing drugs-delaying generics and keeping prices high. Learn how they work, why they're controversial, and what's changing.

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Medicare Part D saves billions by steering beneficiaries toward generic drugs through tiered pricing, formulary design, and cost caps. Learn how generics cut costs, what you pay, and how to maximize your savings.

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Generic drugs are used worldwide, but availability and pricing vary wildly. Why do the same pills cost 10x more in some countries? This is how global systems shape access, quality, and cost.