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Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Stay Competitive After Patent Expiration

Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Stay Competitive After Patent Expiration

Authorized generics let brand drug companies stay competitive after patent expiration by selling the exact same medication under a different label. They lower prices, reduce patient confusion, and challenge traditional generics-but they also spark debate over market fairness.

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Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Control Generic Drug Switching

Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Control Generic Drug Switching

State laws determine whether pharmacists must or can choose to give you generic drugs instead of brand names. These rules affect your costs, adherence, and safety-here’s how they vary across the U.S.

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

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

Pharmacists support generic substitution to cut costs, but patients often resist due to mistrust, confusion, or fear. Learn the real concerns behind the counter - from NTI drugs to patient education gaps - and how pharmacists are working to build trust.

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