Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Name Brands?

Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Name Brands?

Sick and tired of high drug costs? You're not alone. Americans spend more than 150 billion dollars per year on pharmaceuticals, and with costs rising all the time, many are looking to generic alternatives. These products promise the same benefits as their name-brand equivalents, but at a fraction of the cost. When considering something as important as your personal health, do generic drugs measure up?

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pharma.com displays concerns of many people who discern huge variability in alprazolam generics. I wonder if the more sophisticated and complex a drug, the more... Read More

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