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ihlr-28381	Abrams, Thomas	Incentivizing Drug Affordability: Wildcard Exclusivity Vouchers	2024	29	.pdf	application/pdf	12178	611	45	Despite nine out of ten prescriptions being filled by generic drugs, generics are only responsible for 18% of drug spending—a testament to the ability of generics to save money (i.e., 90% of volume, but only 18% of cost).24 HATCH-WAXMAN & PAY-FOR-DELAY In 1984, Congress enacted the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act, better known as the Hatch-Waxman Act.26 Hatch-Waxman increased drug affordability by adding efficiency to the process by which generic drugs enter the market.27 Prior to Hatch-Waxman, 19% of prescriptions were filled with generic drugs and 35% of top-selling drugs faced generic competition following patent expirations.28	cache/ihlr-28381.pdf	txt/ihlr-28381.txt