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How serial patent litigation delays cheaper generic drugs

As a physician caring for patients in New Orleans, I see the consequences of America's prescription drug affordability crisis every day. Many of my patients need essential medications like insulin, blood thinners, and inhalers to manage chronic conditions that impact…

As a physician caring for patients in New Orleans, I see the consequences of America’s prescription drug affordability crisis every day. Many of my patients need essential medications like insulin, blood thinners, and inhalers to manage chronic conditions that impact their day-to-day lives. But far too often, these medicines are unaffordable, even for patients with solid health insurance.

One major reason prescription medicines are so expensive is a little-known Big Pharma …

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How serial patent litigation delays cheaper generic drugs