Brand-Name Drugs Cost More Than Generic Drugs and Are Protected

question 19

Multiple Choice

Brand-name drugs cost more than generic drugs and are protected under a piece of legislation called the Patent Act.How long are brand-name drug patents applicable in Canada?

• A)10 years
• B)20 years
• C)50 years
• D)As long as the company produces and distributes the brand-name drug

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