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Proposed Legislation Seeks 12-Year Market Exclusivity for FDA-Approved Botanical Drugs
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
U.S. lawmakers introduced the Advancing Botanical Drug Development Act of 2026, proposing a 12-year market exclusivity for FDA-approved botanical drugs to incentivize investment by extending exclusive marketing rights.
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You must rethink your investment timeline if you develop botanical drugs because exclusivity now lasts much longer, reducing generic threats. This opens a window to pitch for longer returns on botanical drug projects.
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