Bioequivalent medications are generic drugs proven to work the same as brand-name versions in your body. Learn how regulators test them, when they might not be interchangeable, and why they save billions without risking your health.
Read MoreInsurance plans treat generic and brand-name drugs very differently - with lower copays for generics, mandatory substitutions, and strict rules for brand access. Understand how formularies, step therapy, and prior authorization affect your costs and care.
Read MoreElderly patients switching to generics can save money, but age-related changes in metabolism, kidney function, and polypharmacy increase risks. Learn which drugs need caution, how to spot problems, and what to ask your doctor.
Read MoreThe Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drugs in the U.S., balancing patent protection for innovators with faster access to affordable medicines. It saved billions but now faces abuse from patent thickets and pay-for-delay deals.
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