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Study Reveals Increase in Patents for Prescription Drugs Since 1990

A recent study published in JAMA shows that the number of patents on small-molecule drugs has tripled since 1990, with most growth in nonprimary patents. This trend contributes to higher prescription drug prices in the United States by delaying the availability of affordable generics.

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A recent study published in JAMA shows that the number of patents on small-molecule drugs has tripled since 1990, with most growth in nonprimary patents. This trend contributes to higher prescription drug prices in the United States by delaying the availability of affordable generics.

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To keep drug prices high, pharma has been piling up the patents

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Study Reveals Increase in Patents for Prescription Drugs Since 1990