Tag: drug patents
Why Some Brand-Name Drugs Have No Generic Alternatives
Brand-name drugs often stay expensive because of patents, complex manufacturing, and legal tactics that block generics. Here’s why some medications have no cheaper alternatives-even after years on the market.
Read More- January 26, 2026
- Neil Hirsch
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Patent Exclusivity vs Market Exclusivity: What’s the Real Difference for Drug Prices?
Patent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two different legal protections that delay generic drugs. Patents protect inventions; FDA exclusivity protects clinical data. Understanding the difference explains why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.
Read More- January 15, 2026
- Neil Hirsch
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