Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | The Latest Research, Commentary, And News From Health Affairs
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Drug Patents
In their article in the August issue, Victor Van de Wiele and coauthors review drug patents approved in 2019 and 2020.
The authors find that many patents covered aspects of a drug beyond its chemical compound, including its formulation and method of use.
Van de Wiele and coauthors report that the anticipated patent-protected market exclusivity period for the drugs they studied was a median of 10.3 years after drug
approval, with the highest time difference between drug approval and latest expiration date being 20.3 years.
Their findings suggest that in the current market patent lengths are much more likely to be central considerations in drug manufacturers’ revenue predictions than other statutory exclusivities.
The authors conclude that patent reform is a critical step in ensuring timely generic entry of drug patents.
Today in Health Affairs
Forefront, Caleigh Propes and coauthors discuss how a "point-of-care" approach to conducting clinical trials may bolster both the real-world value and external validity of clinical research data.
Katie Keith writes about a court ruling that greenlights non-ACA arrangements, and she indicates that if the Fifth Circuit ruling stands, it could undermine state insurance regulation.
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Ann Nguyen On Practicing Across State Lines In An Emergency
Ann Nguyen from Rutgers University joins A Health Podyssey to discuss what happens when you suspend interstate barriers to medical practice.
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