Tag: 180-day exclusivity

First-Mover Advantage: How the First Generic Drug Maker Wins Big

First-Mover Advantage: How the First Generic Drug Maker Wins Big

The first generic drug maker to launch after a patent expires captures up to 90% of the market - and holds onto it for years. Here's why being first matters more than price, and how companies win big.

Why the First Generic Drug Filer Gets 180 Days of Market Exclusivity

Why the First Generic Drug Filer Gets 180 Days of Market Exclusivity

The first generic drug company to file a patent challenge gets 180 days of exclusive sales rights. This rule was meant to speed up affordable drugs-but loopholes let companies block competition without selling anything.