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Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Shaped Generic Drug Access in the U.S.

Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Shaped Generic Drug Access in the U.S.
wayne Holloway in: Medications 26 December 2025

The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with affordable access. It slashed drug costs by 90% for most prescriptions-but loopholes now threaten its success.

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