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> these drugs are not under patent

"Semaglutide is expected to become patent-free in the United States no earlier than December 2031" [1].

We could probably strike a volume deal for ~$200 for 5 years and then $75 (the upper end of your study’s estimate for manufacturing cost) for another 5.

[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/OZEMPIC




https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/30/ftc-challenges-patents-held-...

My understanding is that they are patentening the drug+device and or the dosing, not the molecule. Looks like the FTC is clamping down on it.




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