More high-income countries have used compulsory licenses to gain access to meds, study finds The number of licenses pursued by wealthier nations rose significantly between 2005 and 2024

https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/01/28/pharma-compulsory-licenses-patents-medicines-wto/ By Ed SilvermanJan. 28, 2026 Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer