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Generic drugs
Generic drugs are medications that are the same as an existing brand-name drug in form, dosage, safety, and efficacy. They differ in price, appearance, and inactive ingredients from their brand-name counterparts.
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Stelara generic availability, cost, and more
Biologic medications like Stelara have biosimilars instead of generics, and a few have already been approved by the FDA
Sep. 10, 2024

Drug vs. Drug
Jan. 14, 2019
Glipizide vs. metformin: Differences, similarities, and which is...

Drug Info
Hydrochlorothiazide alternatives: What can I take instead of hyd...
Hydrochlorothiazide doesn't work for everyone. Zestril, Diovan, Norvasc, Lasix, and Aldactone are some hydrochlorothiazide alternatives. Get the full list here.
Sep. 16, 2022

Health Education
Feb. 6, 2020
Metformin vs. Metformin ER: Differences, similarities, and which...

Drug vs. Drug
Jul. 8, 2020
Ampicillin vs. amoxicillin: Differences, similarities, and which...

News
A guide to the COVID pill
Molnupiravir is a new oral antiviral treatment approved in the U.S.
Updated on Mar. 4, 2022

Drug vs. Drug
Hydrocortisone vs. cortisone: Differences, similarities, and whi...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Jul. 20, 2020

Drug vs. Drug
Carvedilol vs. metoprolol: Differences, similarities, and which ...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Updated on May 16, 2023

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What are authorized generics?
These medications are identical to the brand-name version of the drug, with one key difference
Jan. 20, 2023

Drug Info
Are brand-name drugs better than generic?
There are 3 main differences: Price, inactive ingredients, and appearance
Updated on Nov. 11, 2022

Company
How to understand your prescription drug formulary
A drug formulary explains what medications are covered under your insurance plan—here’s how to make sense of it
Feb. 23, 2022