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On the recordMarch 30, 2023
So, think about that. More than three out of four new patent applications for pharmaceuticals are for existing drugs.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren points out the prevalence of patents on existing drugs rather than new innovations.

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