Learn how to identify authorized generics by checking packaging, NDC codes, and FDA lists. Discover why they're identical to brand drugs but often cheaper, and how to avoid common identification mistakes.
Learn how to ask about generic and authorized generic medications to cut your prescription costs. Save hundreds a year by understanding the difference and knowing what to ask at the pharmacy.
Brand manufacturers produce their own generic versions to maintain market control when patents expire. These authorized generics are identical to the brand drug but sold under a different label, offering familiarity without the premium price.
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