Without affordable alternatives, patients must use higher cost original-brand medications or delay treatment, which leads to disease progression, disability, and lower quality of life.

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Manufacturers use patent strategies (e.g. secondary patents on formulations, dosages or delivery method) to extend their market monopoly, which block competition.

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