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Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Made Generic Drugs Possible in the U.S.

Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Made Generic Drugs Possible in the U.S.

The Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 created the modern U.S. generic drug system, balancing innovation incentives with affordable access. It cut approval costs, sped up generic entry, and saved trillions - but also opened doors to patent manipulation.