Medication literacy series. Generic drugs

Medication literacy series. Generic drugs

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Alternate Title(s):
Generic drugs
Series Title(s):
Fact sheet (Public Policy Institute (AARP(Organization))
Author(s):
McSpadden, James, author
Contributor(s):
AARP (Organization), issuing body.
Public Policy Institute (AARP (Organization)), issuing body.
Publication:
Washington, DC : AARP Public Policy Institute, January 2023
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Drugs, Generic -- economics
Drugs, Generic -- therapeutic use
Health Literacy
Aged
Cost Savings
Health Policy
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Nine of 10 prescriptions filled in the United States are for generic drugs. With an overwhelming share of the prescription drug market, generic drugs have generated billions of dollars in annual savings for consumers and the US health care system. However, some adults ages 50 and older still do not use generic drugs when they are available. Improving patient awareness and understanding of the value of generic drugs could lead to substantial savings.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY-NC-ND license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (5 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
9918591682106676 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918591682106676