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TRIPS Agreement and Generic Medicine Access: How Patent Rules Block Global Health Equity

TRIPS Agreement and Generic Medicine Access: How Patent Rules Block Global Health Equity

by Daniel Stephenson, 25 Jan 2026, Health and Medicine

The TRIPS Agreement enforces global patent rules that block affordable generic medicines, especially in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex procedures prevent life-saving drugs from reaching those who need them most.

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