Aurinia’s Dosing Patent For Lupkynis A ‘Slippery Slope’ To Extending US Market Exclusivity?
Executive Summary
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review raises concerns about the cost implications of companies obtaining extended market exclusivity by patenting the treatment protocol used for drugs in clinical trials.
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