Tag: generic drugs
Pharmacist Recommendations: When to Suggest Authorized Generics
Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies to inactive ingredients, those on narrow therapeutic index drugs, or when switching to a regular generic causes side effects. Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs, made by the same manufacturer, and offer significant cost savings without formulation changes.
How Buyers Use Generic Drug Competition to Negotiate Lower Prices
Generic drug competition drives drug prices down by over 90% when multiple manufacturers enter the market. Buyers like Medicare use this dynamic to negotiate lower prices - but patent delays and reverse payments threaten the system.
Physician Liability: Legal Risks of Prescribing Generic Medications
Prescribing generic drugs may seem routine, but legal risks have surged since Supreme Court rulings shielded manufacturers from liability. Physicians now face increased malpractice exposure-and must document everything to protect themselves.
Packaging and Labeling: How to Identify Authorized Generics
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.
How to Ask Your Doctor About Generic Alternatives: Save Money Without Sacrificing Care
Learn how to ask your doctor about generic alternatives to save hundreds or thousands on prescriptions without sacrificing effectiveness. Discover when generics work, when they don't, and how to have the conversation that saves you money.
Healthcare System Savings: How Generic Drugs Cut Billions in U.S. Drug Costs
Generic drugs saved the U.S. healthcare system $482 billion in 2024, making up 90% of prescriptions but only 12% of drug spending. Discover how generics and biosimilars are cutting costs, why brand-name drugs still dominate spending, and what’s holding back even bigger savings.
Medication Costs: How Coupons, Generics, and Prior Authorizations Affect Your Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Learn how coupons, generics, and prior authorizations impact your prescription costs in 2025. Discover practical ways to save money on medications and navigate the U.S. drug pricing system with confidence.
How to Ask About Generics and Authorized Generics to Save Money on Medications
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.
How Employer Health Plans Use Generic Drugs to Cut Costs - And What It Means for You
Employer health plans use tiered formularies to push generic drugs and cut costs. Learn how these systems work, why your prescriptions change, and how to save money without sacrificing care.