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Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know
Medications

Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know

Switching from brand-name to generic medication can save you hundreds per month - but what should you expect? Learn when generics work just as well, when to be cautious, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Recent Authorized Generic Approvals: Current Options and Market Trends
Pharmacy

Recent Authorized Generic Approvals: Current Options and Market Trends

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold under different labels. As of 2025, only 12 new ones were approved, down from 37 in 2022. Learn which are available, why they're rare now, and how they compare to traditional generics and biosimilars.

Finding Generic Combinations: When Components Don't Match Brand Formulations
Pharmacy

Finding Generic Combinations: When Components Don't Match Brand Formulations

Generic combination drugs may have the same active ingredients as brands, but differences in inactive components can affect efficacy and safety-especially for sensitive patients. Learn when substitutions may pose risks and how to protect yourself.

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Your Mind Makes Generic Drugs Feel Less Effective
Health

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Your Mind Makes Generic Drugs Feel Less Effective

Why do generic drugs sometimes feel less effective-even when they're chemically identical to brand-name versions? The answer lies in psychology, not pharmacology. Learn how perception shapes healing and what you can do about it.

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