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DecemberSecondary Patents: How Pharmaceutical Brands Extend Market Exclusivity
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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