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What you
should
know
about
brand
and
generic
drug
alternates.
Prescription
drugs are a
costly medical expense, especially for the elderly, those
who are
chronically ill and those with no or minimal drug coverage on their
Health Insurance. However, each state in America has a law that allows
pharmacists to substitute less expensive generic drugs for many brand
name products. Depending on your prescription needs, your savings
could be very significant. Before you talk with your
doctor or
pharmacist about switching, there are things you should know about
generic drugs.
What's the
difference between a generic and brand name drug?
Nothing except for
the
name, packaging, and the price. A generic drug is called by its
chemical name; manufacturer assign their own brand name. The generic
products have the same ingredients.
Standard practice and
most state laws require that a generic drug be generically
equivalent to its brand name counterpart. That is, it must have
the same active ingredients, strength, and dosage form, be it a pill,
liquid, or injection. The generic drug also must be therapeutically
equivalent. It must be the same drug chemically and have the
same medical effect.
Do all drugs
have generic equivalents?
No. Some
drugs are
protected by patents and are supplied by only one company. However,
when the patent expires, other manufacturers can produce it's generic
version. Currently, about half the drugs on the market are available
in generic form.
Will
my
doctor automatically prescribe generic drugs?
It depends on
the physician. You can ask your
doctor to write a prescription permitting substitution of a generic
drug product when appropriate or to define the chemical name for the
prescription. This will ensure you are purchasing the correct
Mexico
drug. Generic products will be as effective and less costly. Or,
you can order only brand name products if you wish.
MedicinesMexico.com
Mexico
pharmacy
offers a wide selection of
both
Brand Name & Generic
Mexico
medicine. Our Mexican made generic drugs
are of the highest quality, selected only from the most reputable
manufacturers, and are safe
to
replace brand name medications costing
much more.
Here
is
a
recent
article
on
Mexico
and
importation
of
medicine
from
an
online
pharmacy
abroad.
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