Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act

Understanding the FDA ANDA Process: How Generic Drugs Get Approved

Learn how the FDA's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) process works to bring affordable generic drugs to market by proving therapeutic equivalence.

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Tentative Approval and Litigation: How Generic Drug Companies Wait for Market Entry

Tentative approval from the FDA lets generic drug makers prepare for market entry while patents expire-but it’s not the end of the road. Missing deadlines or mismanaging litigation can cost millions.

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Paragraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Makers Challenge Patents Before Launch

Paragraph IV certifications let generic drug makers challenge brand-name patents before launch, speeding up access to cheaper medicines. This legal tool under the Hatch-Waxman Act has saved U.S. consumers over $2 trillion since 1984.

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