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Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Built the U.S. Generic Drug System

Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Built the U.S. Generic Drug System

The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drugs in the U.S., balancing patent protection for innovators with faster access to affordable medicines. It saved billions but now faces abuse from patent thickets and pay-for-delay deals.

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