Tag: generic drugs

The FDA Orange Book lists approved generic drugs and shows which ones are therapeutically equivalent to brand-name drugs. It's the key tool that lets pharmacists safely substitute generics, saving billions each year.

Switching to generic medications saves money without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn why generics are just as safe and reliable as brand-name drugs-and how they’ve saved Americans over $1.6 trillion in the past decade.

Partial AUC (pAUC) is a sophisticated pharmacokinetic tool used by the FDA and EMA to ensure generic drugs match brand-name versions in early drug release-critical for safety and efficacy. Learn how it works, why it's replacing old metrics, and what it means for generic drug development.

When pharmaceutical patents expire, drug prices plummet-often by 80% or more. Generic competition transforms markets, saving patients and systems billions. Here’s how it works, why it’s delayed, and what’s changing in 2026.

State laws determine whether pharmacists must or can swap brand-name drugs for cheaper generics. These rules affect your costs, adherence, and health outcomes-here's how they vary across the U.S.

Modified-release formulations require special bioequivalence testing to ensure generic versions release drugs at the same rate and time as brand-name drugs. Learn the key regulatory requirements, testing methods, and common failure points.

Understand how insurance covers generic drugs from online pharmacies in 2025. Learn the difference between mail-order and independent pharmacies, how copays work, and how to save money without risking your health.

Generic drugs save Americans $445 billion a year-90% of prescriptions but only 12% of spending. See the real numbers behind the savings, why generics are just as effective, and how patent tactics block lower prices.

Despite generics being equally effective and far cheaper, many patients still prefer brand-name medications. This article explores the psychological, generational, and systemic reasons behind this loyalty-and what it means for your health and wallet.

Generic drugs are used worldwide, but their availability, price, and quality vary dramatically by country. Why do the same pills cost 10x more in some places? Here’s what’s really going on.