Alysiak, it is very nice to live in a country where we have options. However, it is also a priority as a nation to start thinking what options we have to save our healthcare system. Big pharma is fighting hard to keep people believing that brand name is better, for specific conditions, most brand drugs will end up as generics at some point according to FDA patent agreements and regulations. There are several drugs already waiting for the timetable to be available for open manufacturing.
The link shows the politics around this issue including consumer perception about generics and how big pharma will continue to create spin-offs of brand names to maintain profit margins. I know the trend will continue to be use of generics as more and more insurance companies (including MEDICARE)require or pay only for generics. The choice then will be up to the amount of money the patient is willing to pay out of pocket.
On my end, I rather be drug free by maintaing a healthy life style. That is also the best way I will save my pocket when I reach Medicare eligibility age, money is a big stressor as you know.
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Alysiak, it is very nice to live in a country where we have options. However, it is also a priority as a nation to start thinking what options we have to save our healthcare system. Big pharma is fighting hard to keep people believing that brand name is better, for specific conditions, most brand drugs will end up as generics at some point according to FDA patent agreements and regulations. There are several drugs already waiting for the timetable to be available for open manufacturing.
The link shows the politics around this issue including consumer perception about generics and how big pharma will continue to create spin-offs of brand names to maintain profit margins. I know the trend will continue to be use of generics as more and more insurance companies (including MEDICARE)require or pay only for generics. The choice then will be up to the amount of money the patient is willing to pay out of pocket.
On my end, I rather be drug free by maintaing a healthy life style. That is also the best way I will save my pocket when I reach Medicare eligibility age, money is a big stressor as you know.
http://money.cnn.com/2006/06/15/news/companies/zoloft_zocor/index.htm
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