Why are brand name medications so much more expensive than the generic version? Does the generic version work as well? Why can't we seem to get drug pricing under control? In this video, I'll take you through the history of drug pricing and generic regulation in the United States including events like the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Kefauver Harris Amendment, and the Hatch Waxman Act.

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