Tag: patent expiration

1 January Matthew Brown 11 Comments

Predicting Generic Entry: Forecasting When Your Drug Gets Generics

Learn how pharmaceutical companies predict when generic drugs will enter the market after patent expiration. Understand the legal, regulatory, and economic forces that determine pricing and competition.

10 December Matthew Brown 15 Comments

Economic Impact of Patent Expiration: How Drug Prices Drop After Patents Expire

When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices typically drop by 80% or more as generics enter the market. The U.S. sees the steepest declines, but patent thickets and rebates can delay savings. Competition drives prices down-but only if the system lets it.