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Explore the critical connection between pharmaceutical patent expirations heralding generic drug competition and the significance of studying reaction rates in chemistry. Discover why scientists must delve into reaction rate studies and how this impacts the pharmaceutical industry in facing competition and innovation challenges amid drug patent expirations.
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Making Connections “In between 2011 and 2014, pharmaceutical companies are facing high proportions of drug patent expirations which will also see them facing growing competition from generic brands of drugs.” • How can you connect this statement to the importance of studying reaction rate in chemistry? • Why do scientists need to study reaction rate? • What implications does reaction rate have on the pharmaceutical industry?