Tag: antitrust

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs

Big pharma uses legal tricks like product hopping and REMS abuse to block cheaper generics. These tactics cost patients billions and undermine state substitution laws designed to save money.

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