They conclude that: "Major drug companies would have you believe that the newest, brand-name drugs are best, and have used implicit and explicit tactics to discourage consumers from asking for generic and other classic drugs. Demanding older, classic drugs will not only personally save you money, it will help drive down health care costs."
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I always take generics if doc says they are as good. For years I used name brand Synthroid and then when the generic came out, pharmacy filled script with generic.
I asked alot of questions and they said if it doesn't work like synthroid for me, insurance would allow me to go back on name brand.
My body never knew the difference. Now the price of the generic thyroid is slowly creeping up in cost every few months. The drug market is unbelievable.