Association for Accessible Medicines

Don't be afraid of #genericdrugs, as pharmacist @jaspreetvirdi states - "If the active ingredients are the same - in the same amount - you're essentially getting the same medicine."

Over 90% of #generic brand copays are under $20, whereas only 26% of #brandname copays are under $20.

Due to their high prices, brand-name drugs have an abandonment rate that is 266% higher than their generic counterparts. Make the smart choice, and choose #generic pharmaceuticals.

Don't discount #genericdrugs when searching for affordable treatments! In 2016 generic drugs accounted for $44 billion in savings for mental health treatment, $29 billion for hypertension treatment, and $28 billion for cholesterol-related treatments.

In 2016, #genericdrugs saved #medicare $77 billion, and saved #medicaid $37.9 billion!

The term "generic" drug means that a drug is manufactured and sold only after the original branded drug's patent expires.

ALL #fdaapproved #genericdrug manufacturers must provide evidence that shows the active ingredient of any generic is the same as the brand-name equivalent - so both have the same effects.

Don't worry about quality and safety when it comes to #genericdrugs, all FDA approved generics must be chemically identical to more expensive brand-name options.

#genericdrugs are a much cheaper alternative - despite making up 89% of prescriptions dispensed, they only account for 26% of total drug spending in the US.

#Generic drugs accounted for $253 billion in savings for Americans in 2016, and $1.67 trillion in the last decade.