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Biosimilar medications differ legally from generics

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Because regulating large complex molecules requires exhausting legal loopholes. Unlike a simple chemical generic, which is an exact molecular clone, a 'biosimilar' is essentially just a highly accurate imitation of an insanely complex biological drug. They perform the same function but are technically structurally distinct under patent law.

Biosimilar medications differ legally from generics
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