Alfred Engelberg

Alfred Engelberg is an American attorney, pharmaceutical policy expert, and author who has spent decades working to make medicines more affordable and accessible. He played a key role in shaping US drug patent law, including the landmark Hatch-Waxman Act that opened the door for generic medications. Breaking the Medicine Monopolies is a powerful examination of how pharmaceutical companies use patents, regulations, and market power to maintain high drug prices and limit competition. Engelberg draws on his insider knowledge of the industry and the legal system to expose the practices that keep medicines out of reach for millions of people, and to propose reforms that could make healthcare more equitable. His work has been influential in policy debates about drug pricing and access, and his writing brings clarity and moral urgency to a subject that affects everyone. Breaking the Medicine Monopolies is available as an audiobook alongside the print edition, giving listeners an important and accessible way to understand the forces that shape the cost of healthcare. Engelberg continues to advocate for a fairer pharmaceutical system.