Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act

Cost Comparison: Authorized Generics vs First-to-File Generics

Cost Comparison: Authorized Generics vs First-to-File Generics

Jan, 31 2026

Authorized generics and first-to-file generics both cut drug costs, but when both are on the market, prices drop even further. Learn how competition between them saves patients billions-and how to get the best deal.

History of Generic Drugs in the United States: How Cheaper Medicines Became the Norm

History of Generic Drugs in the United States: How Cheaper Medicines Became the Norm

Dec, 1 2025

Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving patients trillions. Their rise was shaped by deadly scandals, landmark laws like Hatch-Waxman, and relentless FDA oversight - not corporate goodwill.