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Association for Accessible Medicines

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#genericdrugs are a much cheaper alternative - despite making up 89% of prescriptions dispensed, they only account for 26% of total drug spending in the US.

#genericdrugs are a much cheaper alternative - despite making up 89% of prescriptions dispensed, they only account for 26% of total drug spending in the US.
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Don't worry about quality and safety when it comes to #genericdrugs, all FDA approved generics must be chemically identical to more expensive brand-name options.

Don't worry about quality and safety when it comes to #genericdrugs, all FDA approved generics must be chemically identical to more expensive brand-name options.
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ALL #fdaapproved #genericdrug manufacturers must provide evidence that shows the active ingredient of any generic is the same as the brand-name equivalent - so both have the same effects.

ALL #fdaapproved #genericdrug manufacturers must provide evidence that shows the active ingredient of any generic is the same as the brand-name equivalent - so both have the same effects.
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Don't discount #genericdrugs when searching for affordable treatments! In 2016 generic drugs accounted for $44 billion in savings for mental health treatment, $29 billion for hypertension treatment, and $28 billion for cholesterol-related treatments.

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Due to their high prices, brand-name drugs have an abandonment rate that is 266% higher than their generic counterparts. Make the smart choice, and choose #generic pharmaceuticals.

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Don't be afraid of #genericdrugs, as pharmacist JASPREET VIRDI states - "If the active ingredients are the same - in the same amount - you're essentially getting the same medicine."

Don't be afraid of #genericdrugs, as pharmacist <a href="/jaspreetvirdi/">JASPREET VIRDI</a> states - "If the active ingredients are the same - in the same amount - you're essentially getting the same medicine."