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Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs

Barbara Lalicki December 28, 2025 Medications 16 Comments
Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs

Evergreening lets pharmaceutical companies extend patents on old drugs through minor tweaks, blocking generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, who does it, and why it hurts patients.

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