Thus, whenever you ask your pharmacist to substitute a much more costly brand medicine for its generic equivalent, you do not downgrade in either quality or safety. You simply cut down on the fanciness factor. But are you sure you want your drug cabinet to look fancy? Most of those health...
Generic drugs line the pharmacy walls, but do they differ at all from the brand-name versions? Here's everything you need to know.
But, is the use of a generic medication a bad thing for patients' health? What has the advent of a generic PGA done for glaucoma management? These are some of the issues that we will explore in this month's column. Are Generic Medications 'Inferior?' Ther...
Why are the generic versions so much cheaper? Generic medications usually (but not always) cost much less than their brand-name counterparts because they do not have to repeat the expensive research and clinical trials that brand-name drugs undergo to prove they’re safe and effective. Plus, ...
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Is generic brand good? Are generic drugs less effective? No.Generic medications are just as effective as brand-name drugs. According to the FDA, drug makers must prove that generic medications can be substituted for brand-name drugs and offer the same benefits as their brand-name counterparts....
continued from page 463 cation in increasing the appropriate use of generic products.10The CMS is prepared to spend $300 million on outreach education to inform the public about the Medicare PDP ben- efit, which will include instructing beneficiaries on how to use generic medications to lower th...
Many people who are trying to lose weight may choose dietary supplements or herbal medications, but most of these products have not been adequately studied for effectiveness or safety. None are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss. Check with a healthcare ...
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Acetaminophen is also commonly found in combination with other OTC and prescription medications, both branded and generic, in the U.S. Store brands and generics can be more affordable. A bottle of 100 tablets of extra-strength (500 mg) acetaminophen in the U.S. typically costs around $2.00 ...