Tag: patent expiration

Generic Drug Availability: From Patent Expiration to Market Launch
February 21, 2026
Generic Drug Availability: From Patent Expiration to Market Launch

Generic drugs don't launch right after patents expire. Legal delays, patent thickets, and corporate tactics create years-long gaps between expiration and availability - costing patients billions. Here's how it really works.

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Economic Impact of Patent Expiration: When Drug Prices Drop
January 30, 2026
Economic Impact of Patent Expiration: When Drug Prices Drop

When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices drop dramatically-often by 80% or more. This article explains how generic competition drives down costs, why some drugs stay expensive despite patent expiry, and what patients can do to save money.

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