Tag: generic drugs

Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs
By Celia Rawdon
Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs

Learn how community health presentations are helping people understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medicines-while saving billions in healthcare costs.

Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Clear Comparison
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Clear Comparison

Pharmaceutical prices vary dramatically across countries due to policy differences. The U.S. has high list prices but low generic costs, while countries like Japan and France use negotiation and price caps to keep costs down. Medicare's new negotiation power is changing the landscape.

Pharmacy Margin Economics: How Generics Drive Profits in Today's Drug Market
By Celia Rawdon
Pharmacy Margin Economics: How Generics Drive Profits in Today's Drug Market

Generics make up 90% of prescriptions but only 25% of drug spending - yet they drive nearly all pharmacy profits. Here’s how the broken economics of PBMs, spreads, and clawbacks are reshaping who wins and who loses in the drug supply chain.

FDA Regulatory Authority: How the Agency Approves Generic Drugs
By Celia Rawdon
FDA Regulatory Authority: How the Agency Approves Generic Drugs

The FDA approves generic drugs through the ANDA process, ensuring they're as safe and effective as brand-name drugs without repeating costly clinical trials. Learn how bioequivalence, manufacturing standards, and regulatory timelines make generics affordable and reliable.