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Drug makers can’t make knockoff weight-loss drugs anymore—and they’re mad (arstechnica.com)
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[–] disgrunty@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I think there's something similar in terms of initial patent rights, but it's awful that people who need these meds are footing the bill. I realise now that I have been spoiled by the NHS. The idea of charging people for medical care that they need is unthinkable to me. It's heartbreaking.