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Explore how governments manage generic drug pricing through competition rather than direct controls. Learn about the Hatch-Waxman Act, FDA regulations, and why market forces keep costs low.
The U.S. government doesn't set generic drug prices directly, but uses rebates, Medicare caps, and safety-net programs to keep costs down. Here's how Medicaid, 340B, and the Inflation Reduction Act actually control what you pay at the pharmacy.
