Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act

Pharmacy

180-Day Exclusivity and Authorized Generics: Legal Considerations in U.S. Drug Markets

The 180-day exclusivity rule was meant to reward generic drug companies for challenging patents - but authorized generics let brand-name makers undercut them. This legal loophole is changing how drugs reach patients and who profits.

Pharmacy

First-Mover Advantage: How First Generic Drug Makers Dominate the Market

First-mover advantage in generic drugs gives the initial manufacturer up to 90% market share, locked in by pharmacy stocking rules, prescriber habits, and patient loyalty-even after competitors arrive.