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The Medical Liability Exemption: A Path To Affordable Pharmaceuticals, Carrie E. Rosato
The Medical Liability Exemption: A Path To Affordable Pharmaceuticals, Carrie E. Rosato
Florida State University Law Review
Patent monopolies are tolerated because we believe they promote progress that benefits society. What should be done when these monopolies actually increase human suffering? Drug prices in America are fifty to eighty percent higher than the rest of the world, meaning many cannot afford drugs that will improve or even save their lives. When striking a balance between the interests of the patent holder and that of the public, it is important to bear in mind that the rewards granted to patentees are secondary to the public benefit derived from their labors. The ideal solution would come from Congress creating …