Tag: Hatch-Waxman Act

Annual Savings from FDA Generic Approvals: Year-by-Year Breakdown
May, 24 2026

Annual Savings from FDA Generic Approvals: Year-by-Year Breakdown

Explore the year-by-year breakdown of annual savings from FDA generic drug approvals. Discover how new entries cut costs by 70%, totaling billions in economic relief.

The Evolution of Generic Drugs in the US: From 1820 to Today
Apr, 20 2026

The Evolution of Generic Drugs in the US: From 1820 to Today

Discover the fascinating history of generic drugs in the US, from early standardization and the Hatch-Waxman Act to the modern era of biosimilars.

Hatch-Waxman Act: How U.S. Law Made Generic Drugs Possible
Mar, 11 2026

Hatch-Waxman Act: How U.S. Law Made Generic Drugs Possible

The Hatch-Waxman Act revolutionized U.S. drug access by creating a legal pathway for generic drugs to enter the market without repeating clinical trials. It saved trillions and now governs how 90% of prescriptions are filled.