Eli5: What is the purpose of patents in the pharmaceutical industry and what kind of impact do they have on drug pricing?

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Eli5: What is the purpose of patents in the pharmaceutical industry and what kind of impact do they have on drug pricing?

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The purpose is that drugs cost a huge amount to develop, often fail to produce a viable result and patents ensure this investment has a period of time during which the developer can profit from their investment.

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