Patents are only one of the varieties of monopolies which apply in the field of medicine. The FDA imposes several more. Even after the patents have officially e

Patents are only one of the varieties of monopolies which apply in the field of medicine. The FDA imposes several more. Even after the patents have officially expired and you've developed your own safe & effective alternative you may not be able to get it certified because the FDA has a prior agreement with the existing manufacturers to guard their product from competition.