Generic Drug Guide
With prescription drug costs rising, generic alternatives to brand-name medications may help increase your savings. Generic drugs are safe, effective, FDA-approved, and less expensive.
What is a generic drug?
According to the FDA, a generic drug is identical, or bioequivalent, to a brand name drug in dosage, form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics, and intended use.
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