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How Advertising Shapes Perceptions of Generic Drugs

How Advertising Shapes Perceptions of Generic Drugs

Advertising for brand-name drugs influences patients to prefer expensive options over equally effective generics, driving up costs and distorting medical decisions-even when doctors know the generic is just as good.

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Special Populations in Bioequivalence: Age and Sex Considerations

Special Populations in Bioequivalence: Age and Sex Considerations

Bioequivalence studies must now account for age and sex differences to ensure generic drugs work safely for everyone. Learn how regulators are changing rules and why older adults and women are finally being included.

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When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and Real-World Timeline

When Do Drug Patents Expire? Understanding the 20-Year Term and Real-World Timeline

Drug patents are often said to last 20 years, but in reality, most drugs have only 7-12 years of market exclusivity due to lengthy approval times. Learn how patent extensions, regulatory exclusivity, and layered protections affect when generics become available.

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