The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 1154 We’ll Always Be Loyal to You

Robin stared at the bottle of Caffepan, deep in thought

“The struggle between drug investors and patients needs a mediator to find balance.

“In theory, local governments should step in to solve this issue.

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“If they did, they could both protect pharmaceutical companies‘ profits and make medicine affordable, ultimately saving lives.”

Robin shook his head helplessly and continued, “Criele for instance, is known as the world’s hub for low- cost generic drugs.

“In Draconia, a bottle of the patented drug Caffepan costs 40,000 dollars, while in Criele, it’s only 200 dollars–and it’s legal. Many nations rely on their pharmaceutical products.

“Criele has turned into the world’s drug manufacturing hub due to its use of compulsory licensing for

patents.

“Countries such as Autreynia manage drug–patient relationships through patent monopoly regulations.

“These enforced measures can provide a temporary solution to the high cost of life–saving medications,

offering patients a chance to extend their lives affordably.

“International patent law includes a unique clause that allows for compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents for public health reasons.

“Putting market rules aside and looking at this from a humanitarian angle, patent laws in the pharmaceutical field sometimes make exceptions for patents related to life–saving treatments. This perspective is rooted in the goal of treating illnesses and saving lives.

“Criele’s approach is to enforce compulsory licensing on health–related patents. While this method is somewhat forceful and does harm the interests of patent holders to an extent, it has given many critically ill patients a chance to live longer.

“This strategy has earned genuine praise and widespread support from people across different countries and regions.

“Nations like Draconia and Elaria, although they also allow compulsory licensing of patents, have never put it into practice.

rights and fostering a healthy environment for

authorities strictly monitor

that imported medicines undergo review by the drug

Criele, don’t receive import certificates, they’re treated as

the well–established legal systems in these

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Criele, where the legal framework is less clear, directly permit the production and export of generic drugs. This policy helps many patients who can’t

over time, it could discourage

life–saving drugs. But the downside is the steep cost of patented medications, which

means to pay for treatment, giving

sigh. “Isn’t this situation heartbreaking? Solving

patent rights for these new drugs directly and then sell them at a reduced price, allowing patients to afford their treatment. Over

method is similar to funding public infrastructure projects

distribute the cost over time, and make the

patients receive affordable treatment, and investors profit as the investment gradually

would impact the

it won’t happen–because it hurts the interests of

sparkled as she gazed at Robin. She never thought the feared Divine Drakebane would care about

of Elaria come up with such a practical solution to help their people? Were they too busy with superficial matters to focus on real

are you suggesting that

aren’t nearly enough to

capital might be recouped over time, Nine Stars can’t afford the initial

understand. This kind of plan requires a comprehensive approach to ensure long–term stability

provide free access to medicine and healthcare for everyone.

set up the Medical–Patient Alliance Foundation, bring together like–minded people, and create

will earn good returns, and patients

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