Tag: generic drugs

  • February

    4

    2026
  • 5

First Generic Approval: How It Lowers Drug Costs and Improves Access

First Generic Approval by the FDA grants exclusive rights to the first generic manufacturer, driving down drug prices and increasing patient access. Learn how this process works and its impact on healthcare savings.

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  • January

    23

    2026
  • 5

Medication Therapy Management: How Pharmacists Optimize Generic Drug Use for Better Outcomes

Pharmacists play a vital role in Medication Therapy Management by optimizing generic drug use, improving adherence, and cutting costs. Learn how MTM saves patients money and prevents dangerous medication errors.

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  • January

    18

    2026
  • 5

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Perception Shapes Medication Outcomes

Why do some people feel generics don't work as well as brand-name drugs? The answer isn't in the chemistry - it's in the mind. Perception shapes real biological responses, affecting pain relief, side effects, and adherence.

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  • January

    11

    2026
  • 5

Common Pharmacist Concerns About Generic Substitution: What Really Happens Behind the Counter

Pharmacists support generic drugs for cost savings, but face real challenges with patient trust, education gaps, and clinical risks - especially for critical medications. Here's what really happens behind the counter.

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  • January

    9

    2026
  • 5

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: How It Built the Legal Foundation for Generic Drugs

The FD&C Act laid the legal groundwork for drug safety in the U.S., but it was the Hatch-Waxman Amendments that created the modern system for generic drugs - saving billions and making medicines affordable.

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