Are generic drugs like no-name brands of coffee or soda pop?
Absolutely not. And for one very important reason. No-name brands of most consumer goods do not have to meet the same government requirements. All they must do is taste as good, or better than the original product and encourage people to buy them. Brand X Cola may taste better or worse than Coke ® or Pepsi ®. In the world of pharmaceuticals, all drugs — be they brand-name or generic — must meet the same strict standards for ingredients, manufacturing processes and facilities, and be approved by the government. It is after much careful investigation and deliberation that the management of our company has decided that generic drugs are every bit as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts. We will not compromise on the quality or safety of the drugs our employees use, and encourage you to contact Human Resources with any further questions. E-mail #2 or Newsletter Column #2 In our last E-mail/column/newsletter we explained why we are moving to a low-cost alternative drug plan.
