How Patent Expiration Drives Drug Price Drops: Real-World Impact Explained
Feb, 4 2026
Pharmacy and Drugs
Caspian Lockhart
When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices often plummet-but the process varies widely. Learn how competition, regulations, and corporate strategies shape real-world price drops for patients and healthcare systems.
Evergreening: How Pharma Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs
Dec, 19 2025
Pharmacy and Drugs
Caspian Lockhart
Evergreening lets drug companies extend patents on old medications with minor changes, blocking cheaper generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, who it hurts, and what’s being done to stop it.
