Tag: generic drugs
Provider Education on Generics: How Clinicians Can Improve Prescribing Confidence and Patient Outcomes
By Joe Barnett On 25 Jan, 2026 Comments (0)
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but many clinicians still doubt their effectiveness. Learn how provider education closes knowledge gaps, improves patient adherence, and cuts costs - with real data and proven strategies.
View MoreHistory of Generic Drugs in the United States: How Cheap Medicines Became the Norm
By Joe Barnett On 20 Jan, 2026 Comments (7)
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving billions annually. Their rise began with deadly drug failures, led by the Hatch-Waxman Act, and continues amid supply chain risks and quality concerns.
View MoreHow to Ask About Generics and Authorized Generics to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
By Joe Barnett On 16 Jan, 2026 Comments (9)
Learn how to ask pharmacists about generic and authorized generic drugs to cut your prescription costs by up to 90%. Real savings, simple questions, no jargon.
View MoreParagraph IV Certifications: How Generic Drug Companies Challenge Patents Early
By Joe Barnett On 8 Jan, 2026 Comments (8)
Paragraph IV certifications let generic drugmakers challenge brand patents before launch, speeding up access to affordable medicines. Learn how this legal tool works, why it saves billions, and how big pharma fights back.
View MoreEmployer Health Plans and Generic Preferences: How Formularies Control Your Prescription Costs
By Joe Barnett On 17 Dec, 2025 Comments (13)
Employer health plans prioritize generic drugs to cut costs, using tiered formularies that affect what you pay at the pharmacy. Learn how formularies work, why generics are pushed, and how to navigate coverage changes.
View MoreAre Generic Drugs Copies? The Truth Behind the Myth
By Joe Barnett On 12 Dec, 2025 Comments (11)
Generic drugs are not inferior copies - they're scientifically proven to work the same as brand-name medications. Learn the truth about how generics are tested, why they cost less, and when you should stick with the brand.
View MoreAsian Generic Markets: How India and China Dominate Global Pharma Supply
By Joe Barnett On 20 Nov, 2025 Comments (8)
India and China dominate the global generic drug market, supplying over 70% of the world's medicines. India leads in volume and affordability, while China controls the supply of active ingredients and is moving into high-value biologics. Emerging economies like Vietnam and Cambodia are carving out niche roles in this complex ecosystem.
View MoreWorkers' Compensation and Generic Substitution: What You Need to Know in 2025
By Joe Barnett On 17 Nov, 2025 Comments (8)
Generic substitution in workers' compensation saves billions by replacing expensive brand-name drugs with equally effective generics. Learn how state laws, PBMs, and clinical guidelines drive this cost-saving practice-and why it's now the standard in 2025.
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