FDA Adds Transparency On Paragraph IVs In Bid To Spur Competition
Executive Summary
By disclosing when the first paragraph IV patent challenges were filed, how many players are in the race, and whether it has decided on eligibility for 180-day exclusivity, the FDA is aiming to spur greater competition in the US generics arena.
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