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.

prioritize protecting patent holders‘ rights and fostering a healthy environment

result, relevant authorities strictly monitor the

imported medicines undergo

don’t receive import certificates, they’re treated as counterfeit if

operation reflects the well–established legal systems

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legal framework is less clear, directly permit the production and export of generic drugs. This policy helps many patients

time, it could discourage pharmaceutical developers from creating

systems aim to safeguard patent holders of life–saving drugs. But the downside is

end up financially ruined, and for those without the means to pay for treatment, giving up on life becomes their only

let out a sigh. “Isn’t this situation heartbreaking?

and then sell them at a reduced price, allowing patients to afford their treatment. Over time, the investment made to buy the patents could be

funding public infrastructure projects

distribute the cost over time,

everyone–developers get fair compensation, patients receive affordable treatment, and investors profit as the investment gradually pays

impact the profits of

happen–because it hurts the

she gazed at Robin. She never thought the feared Divine Drakebane would

the sophisticated leaders of Elaria come up with such a practical solution to help their people? Were they

you suggesting that Nine Stars should acquire the patent

our resources aren’t nearly enough to support such a huge

Nine Stars can’t afford the initial

requires a comprehensive approach to

it would provide free access to medicine and healthcare for everyone. But such an idea challenges many

program on Qacalisle Island. We’ll set up the Medical–Patient Alliance Foundation, bring together like–minded people, and

and patients will receive care without any

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