The little-known bill that made drugs more affordable
This is Part 4 of “Behind the Counter,” an in-depth video series demystifying the complex world of patents and drug pricing.
Years ago, when a brand-name medication’s patent expired, consumers had to wait a long time for a more affordable generic version to come to market. But in 1984, a little-known law put an end to that waiting period and paved the way for the large quantity of generic drugs available today.
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