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Archive Home > 2005 > October > 27 > Generics offer cost savings

Generics offer cost savings


October 27, 2005

Americans could have saved a combined $20 billion in 2004 by using more generic drugs, according to a report by pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts. On average generic drugs cost $60 less per prescription than a brand name drug. Most health plans also set a lower co-payment for generic....

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