AARP
Research - Generic Drugs (May 2003)
For many years, generic drugs have been a key tool for helping consumers, health
insurers, and public payers to reduce their prescription drug costs. Their availability
is particularly important in view of renewed rapid health care cost increases,
a substantial share of which is attributed to prescription drugs.
FDA
Ensures Equivalence of Generic Drugs (January 1995)
Article from the US Food and Drug Administration about how generic drugs benefit
everybody, from the insured to the un- or under insured. General information regarding
the term "Bioequivalency" and pointers for asking your doctor when generic
drugs are ok for you.
