UMass-Amherst: Study of Over-the-Counter Drug Exclusivity Rules Finds Consumers Pay When Drugmakers Delay
December 04, 2025
December 04, 2025
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news:
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Study of Over-the-Counter Drug Exclusivity Rules Finds Consumers Pay When Drugmakers Delay
UMass Amherst economist calculates current system costs consumers $1.6 billion for anti-ulcer drugs alone
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Policies designed to encourage drugmakers to introduce over-the-counter (OTC) versions of previously prescription-only medicati . . .
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Study of Over-the-Counter Drug Exclusivity Rules Finds Consumers Pay When Drugmakers Delay
UMass Amherst economist calculates current system costs consumers $1.6 billion for anti-ulcer drugs alone
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Policies designed to encourage drugmakers to introduce over-the-counter (OTC) versions of previously prescription-only medicati . . .