
Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system | Priti Krishtel
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Exploring the High Cost of Pharmaceuticals and Systemic Inequities
This chapter explores the challenges of soaring drug prices in the U.S., attributing much of the issue to an outdated patent system. It underscores the implications for health equity and justice while calling for urgent reforms in the pharmaceutical industry.
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