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[Term] Generic Drugs [Why it matters] In order to reduce prescription costs for patients (especially seniors), reform advocates want to speed up the pace at which generic drugs reach the market. [What it is] 
Prescription drugs with the same ingredients as name-brand drugs, but which are sold at a fraction of the cost. Once a pharmaceutical company develops a drug, the company's patent rights prevent that drug from being sold in generic form for a set period of time.
Understanding the Health-Care Debate: Your Indispensable Guide-TIME
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