Category: Pharmacy and Medication Savings - Page 2

States are using MAC lists, anti-gouging laws, and PBM transparency to control Medicaid generic drug costs. With 85% of prescriptions being generics, these policies save billions - but supply shortages and manufacturer exits threaten progress.

Learn how to read prescription and over-the-counter drug labels to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand active ingredients, dosing, warnings, and what’s changing in 2026 for safer medication use.

Pharmacists use the FDA's Orange Book to verify that generic drugs are therapeutically equivalent to brand-name versions. This system ensures safe, legal substitutions that save billions while maintaining patient safety.

Learn how to safely compare generic drug manufacturers and pill appearance, understand FDA standards, identify pills using imprints, and know when switching generics might affect your health - especially for high-risk medications.

Switching to generic meds saves money-but not always safely. Learn the warning signs that mean you need to call your doctor immediately, especially if you're on thyroid, blood thinner, or seizure meds.

Employer health plans use tiered formularies to favor generic drugs, saving billions annually-but these savings don't always reach employees. Learn how formularies work, why drugs get dropped, and what you can do to control your prescription costs.

Generic drug competition drives prescription prices down by up to 97% when multiple manufacturers enter the market. Buyers like Medicare use this to negotiate lower brand-name drug costs, but patent delays and pay-for-delay deals threaten the system.

Switching to a 90-day prescription fill can save hundreds per year on maintenance medications. Learn how to get 90-day supplies through your doctor or mail-order pharmacy-and why it’s the smartest move for chronic conditions.

Generic drugs cost far less than brand-name versions, but labor plays a hidden role in that difference. Learn how production scale, global sourcing, and quality control shape labor costs-and why it matters for your health.

Mail-order generics offer convenience and cost savings for chronic meds, but hidden risks like temperature damage, pricing markups, and lack of pharmacist oversight can threaten your health. Know the truth before you order.