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Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation
Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation Pharmaceutical companies often exploit patents to raise prices for patients by filing hundreds of patents for minor modifications to existing drugs, making affordable versions inaccessible for years. The patent system rewards breakthrough […]
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Apple approves Spotify app update with external payments
Apple approves Spotify app update with external payments Apple has approved an update to Spotify’s iPhone app that allows US users to pay for plans on an external site without restrictions, marking a significant shift in Apple’s App Store policies. The updated app, version 9.0.40, includes clear pricing information and links to purchase, giving consumers […]
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