What is a brand Rx or a generic Rx?
Brand drugs are still on patent so they are only manufactured by one company. Because there is no competition, these are the most expensive drugs. Generic drugs are made when a drug comes off of patent. Several manufacturers can now make the drug so competition drives the cost down. The FDA finds generics as safe as brand name drugs. Also, evidence-based research has shown that higher cost brand drugs are NO MORE effective than lower cost alternatives.
