What are Generic Medicines and why are they affordable?
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A generic drug is a chemically equivalent, lower-cost version of a branded drug. A branded drug and its generic version have the same active ingredient, dosage, safety, quality but at higher price.
A generic drug is a chemically equivalent, lower-cost version of a branded drug. A branded drug and its generic version have the same active ingredient, dosage, safety, quality but at higher price.
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Leading US Health Systems Announce Plans to Develop a Not-for-profit Generic Drug Company
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How the Generic Drugs We Take May Not Be What They Seem, Andrew Carnegie Fellows
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Drug Shortages: Are Generics Too Cheap for Their Own Good? - Bloomberg
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Why many generic drugs are becoming so expensive - Harvard Health
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Brand-name vs. generic drugs: Which is better?
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What's the Difference Between a Brand-Name Drug and a Generic Name Drug? - GoodRx
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Cheap Generic Drugs May Not Be Safe for US Troops - Bloomberg
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Do generic drugs work as well as brand name? Here's what to know.
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NJ for Affordable Drugs - NJ for Health Care
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Why Are Generic Drugs Cheaper?, Need to know
WHY GENERIC DRUGS ARE CHEAPER THAN THEIR BRAND NAME COUNTERPARTS?
3 Factors Influencing Affordability, Making Medicines Affordable: A National Imperative