Tag: generic drugs
How Medicare Part D Generics Save Money on Copays in 2026
Medicare Part D now caps out-of-pocket drug spending at $2,000 per year, saving beneficiaries hundreds to thousands on generic medications. Learn how copays work, which plans save the most, and how to avoid hidden costs in 2026.
Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Stay Competitive After Patent Expiration
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold under a generic label, identical in formulation. They help drugmakers stay profitable after patent expiration while lowering prices - but they also complicate the generic market and confuse patients.
How to Handle Insurance Requirements for Generic Substitution
Learn how insurance companies enforce generic drug substitution, when you can demand the brand-name version, and how to protect yourself from unsafe switches-especially if you're on thyroid, seizure, or blood-thinning meds.
Bioequivalence of Combination Products: Special Testing Challenges Explained
Bioequivalence testing for combination products like fixed-dose pills, topical creams, and inhalers is far more complex than for single-drug generics. Learn why these products face higher failure rates, longer approval times, and why new testing methods are urgently needed.
Packaging and Labeling: How to Identify Authorized Generics
Learn how to identify authorized generics by checking packaging, NDC codes, and FDA labeling rules. Understand the difference between authorized generics and traditional generics, and how to verify authenticity safely.
