Mar, 2 2026
Market exclusivity extensions let pharmaceutical companies block generic drugs long after patents expire. Learn how the FDA and EU use orphan, pediatric, and new indication exclusivity to extend monopolies - and why it costs billions.
Jan, 11 2026
Patent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two separate legal tools that protect new drugs. Patents cover inventions; market exclusivity blocks generic approval. Understanding both explains why drug prices stay high even after patents expire.