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First-Mover Advantage: How First Generic Manufacturers Dominate the Market

First-Mover Advantage: How First Generic Manufacturers Dominate the Market

on Jan 4, 2026 - by Tamara Miranda Cerón - 6

First generic manufacturers gain lasting market dominance through the Hatch-Waxman Act’s 180-day exclusivity and deep system inertia. Pharmacy stocking, prescriber habits, and patient loyalty lock in market share long after competition arrives.

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