Pharmacists are often asked questions about prescription medication, such as possible side effects, dosage instructions and potential interactions. But as health care costs continue to rise, another common question is how to save money on medications.
Often, the best way to save money on a medication is to switch to a generic drug. Generics are often sold at a fraction of the cost of their brand name counterparts.
“Using a generic equivalent is the best and safest option for saving money on medications,” said Lindsey Stephens, pharmacist and director of professional services for Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. “Even if a generic equivalent isn’t available, your pharmacist can recommend a similar generic drug in the same therapeutic class as the prescribed drug, and work with your physician to make the change.”
The price difference between generic and brand name drugs often causes customers to question generics’ effectiveness. In reality, a generic drug is just as safe and effective as its brand name counterpart. To help eliminate confusion around generics, Medicine Shoppe Pharmacists are providing answers to common...
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