With some misgivings, we required our bidders to propose a largely generic prescription program.

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Research shows that in the Part D program, the proportion of prescriptions filled with a generic drug has increased each year, as plans strive to keep premiums low.

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"Most importantly, the decision means that the way has been paved for compulsory licenses to be issued on other drugs, now patented in India and priced out of affordable reach, to be produced by generic companies and sold at a fraction of the price, " said Leena Menghaney, India manager of its advocacy program which pushes for greater access to lifesaving medicines.

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