Tag: generic drugs
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Measuring the Value of Generic Drugs
Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how generic drugs save billions by comparing price to health outcomes. Learn why some generics cost more than others-and how switching can cut drug spending by up to 90%.
Biologic Drugs: Why They Can't Be Copied Like Regular Pills
Biologic drugs are made from living cells, making them too complex to copy exactly. Unlike generics, biosimilars are highly similar but not identical, requiring years of testing and expensive manufacturing. Here's why they can't be replicated like regular pills.
Generic Prescribing Incentives: How Rewards Shape Provider Decisions
Generic prescribing incentives reward doctors for choosing lower-cost generic drugs, saving billions annually. Learn how these programs work, their real-world impact, and why some providers worry they undermine clinical judgment.
