Tag: generic drugs
Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs: Key Differences Explained
Generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions but cost 80-85% less. The FDA requires them to meet identical safety and effectiveness standards. Learn when to choose generic and when to stick with brand.
Placebo Effect and Generics: How Psychology Affects Your Medication Results
Generics work the same as brand-name drugs-but your brain might not believe it. Learn how psychological factors like expectation and cost perception affect medication effectiveness and adherence.
Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Shifts
Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has triggered over 500 FDA recalls since 2018. Learn how these carcinogenic impurities form, which drugs are affected, and what regulators and manufacturers are doing to protect patients.
Single-Source vs Multi-Source Drugs: What Patients Need to Know About Cost, Effectiveness, and Switching
Learn how single-source and multi-source drugs affect your prescription costs, effectiveness, and insurance coverage. Know when to ask for generics and what to do if your medication changes.
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.
