Profits Over Patient Health

Within the United States, there has been an ongoing argument regarding the cost of drug treatments, and in some cases, companies have been able to delay lower-cost generic drugs from being introduced. Applying the Utilitarianism concept, should drug manufactures have the right to protect inventions, by enforcing their patents. Be sure to assess each major stakeholder and support your position.

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