Tag: generic drugs
Generic Drugs: What They Are and How They Work
Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications and are proven to be equally safe and effective. They cost up to 85% less and make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Learn how they're approved, why they're cheaper, and when to use them.
Recent Authorized Generic Approvals: Current Options and Market Trends
Authorized generics offer identical medication to brand-name drugs at a lower cost, but their availability is shrinking due to regulatory pressure and market shifts. Learn the latest approved options and what this means for patients.
Understanding FDA Generic Drug Approval: A Simple Guide for Patients
Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications. Understand the approval process, why generics cost less, and when to watch for changes in how you feel.
Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Shifts
Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has led to over 500 FDA recalls since 2018. Learn which drugs were affected, how contamination occurs, and how regulators and manufacturers are responding to protect patient safety.
Employer Health Plans and Generic Medications: How Formularies Control Your Prescription Costs
Employer health plans use tiered formularies to push employees toward cheaper generic drugs, saving billions annually. Learn how these systems work, why your prescription costs change, and how to navigate coverage without overpaying.
Hospital Formulary Economics: How Institutions Choose Generic Drugs
Hospitals don't choose generic drugs just because they're cheap. Learn how formularies balance clinical safety, supply reliability, and hidden economic factors to make real-world drug decisions.