Tag: generic drugs
How to Communicate with Your Pharmacy When Switching to Generic Medications
Switching to generic medications can save money, but it's not always smooth. Learn how to talk to your pharmacy before, during, and after a switch to avoid confusion, side effects, or treatment gaps.
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Orange Book Database: FDA's Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
The Orange Book database is the FDA's official list of approved drugs with therapeutic equivalence ratings, patents, and exclusivity periods. It drives generic competition, lowers drug costs, and helps pharmacists safely substitute medications.
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From ANDA to Shelf: How Generic Drugs Reach Retail Pharmacies
Discover how generic drugs go from FDA approval via the ANDA process to your pharmacy shelf. Learn why approval is just the start-and what really determines if a generic reaches your hands.
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Cmax and AUC in Bioequivalence: What Peak Concentration and Total Exposure Really Mean
Cmax and AUC are the two key pharmacokinetic measures used to prove generic drugs work the same as brand-name versions. Learn how peak concentration and total exposure determine bioequivalence and why both matter for safety and effectiveness.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic Medications
Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic medications-why they work just as well as brand-name drugs, how to ask the right questions, and why choosing generics can save you money without sacrificing effectiveness.
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Generic vs. Brand Name Drugs: What You Really Need to Know About Bioequivalence and Savings
Generic drugs save billions each year and work just as well as brand names for most conditions. Learn how bioequivalence works, when to be cautious, and why cost shouldn't mean compromise.
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How to Handle Insurance Requirements for Generic Substitution
Learn how to navigate insurance rules around generic drug substitution, when you can insist on brand-name meds, and what to do if a switch affects your health. Know your rights and protect your treatment.
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