What Is One Method Employed to Keep a Drug Under

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is one method employed to keep a drug under patent and out of reach of generic drug manufacturers?

• A)One optical isomer in a racemic mixture is isolated and packaged alone.
• B)A new name is placed on a older drug.
• C)New fillers are added to the old mixture replacing the previous recipe.
• D)Functional groups are changed on the original drug molecule.

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Definitions:

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement made honestly and without the intent to deceive, which may lead to the voiding of a contract if relied upon by the other party.

Rescission

The cancellation of a contract, returning all involved parties to their state before the contract was made.

Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a party in a lawsuit for loss or injury suffered as a result of another party's actions.

Undue Influence

An unlawful practice where an individual or entity exerts excessive pressure or uses manipulative tactics to coerce another party into making a legal decision that they would not have made otherwise.