Some discussion out there in the medical news stating drug manufacturers are lobbying congress for patent extensions to promote more research and innovation. I'm all in for this as long as the new research and innovation is truly "new" therapy. One of my biggest issues with drug manufacturers is when they come out with the sustained release, or the active enatiomer of a drug already on the market. Even worse is when they combine a couple of generic medications into one medication and charge 10X the cost. Drug companies are all about the dollar. They are NOT worried about your health. The United States pays 70% higher prescription costs than the rest of the world simply because drug companies know the federal government is subsidizing everyones' medications. Just another form of a hidden tax.