Brand vs. Generic

The debate over healthcare reform rolls on. Here is an easy way to decrease costs. Many brand name prescriptions have a generic alternative. In fact, some prescription drugs are actually made on the same manufacturing line, one is stamped for brand and one is stamped for generic. A brand name drug co-pay can be as high as $50.00 per month. Over a year, that is $600.00 spent on one brand name drug. If there is a safe and effective generic equivalent available, chances are its $4.00 per month in some places or $48.00 per year. Let's do the math for the savings: $600.00 minus $48.00 equals $552.00 per year. The saving goes back to the consumer. Why not invest this savings in your health and well being!
Dr. Dale