Tag: generic drugs
How to Shop Pharmacies for the Best Cash Price on Medications
Jan, 11 2026
Learn how to find the lowest cash prices for prescriptions by comparing pharmacies, using discount apps like GoodRx, and asking for unadvertised deals. Save hundreds a year on generic meds.
Active Ingredients: Are Generic Drugs Really the Same as Brand-Name Drugs?
Jan, 5 2026
Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and are proven to work just as well. They cost up to 85% less and meet the same FDA safety standards. Learn why they're a safe, effective choice for most patients.
Hatch-Waxman Act: How It Shaped Generic Drug Approval in the U.S.
Dec, 16 2025
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with faster market entry. It slashed drug costs, boosted generic use to 90% of prescriptions, but also enabled patent abuses that delay competition.