Tag: generic drugs

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Doctors around the world have very different views on generic medicines. In Europe and Asia, they're trusted and widely used. In the U.S., they're common but sometimes doubted. Across emerging markets, they're essential for survival.

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Generic drugs are not cheap copies - they're FDA-approved equivalents with the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs. Learn why they work just as well, when to be cautious, and how they save billions in healthcare costs.

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NTI generics require stricter bioequivalence studies than regular generics due to their narrow therapeutic window. Learn how bridging studies ensure safety, why development is so costly, and what’s holding back wider access to these critical medications.

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Secondary patents let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting minor changes to existing drugs-delaying generics and keeping prices high. Learn how they work, why they're controversial, and what's changing.

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Medicare Part D saves billions by steering beneficiaries toward generic drugs through tiered pricing, formulary design, and cost caps. Learn how generics cut costs, what you pay, and how to maximize your savings.

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Generic drugs are used worldwide, but availability and pricing vary wildly. Why do the same pills cost 10x more in some countries? This is how global systems shape access, quality, and cost.