Tag: generic drug savings
How Generic Drugs Saved the U.S. Healthcare System $3.4 Trillion (And Why It Matters)
- By : Tamsin Riverton
- Date : Jul 3 2026
Discover how generic and biosimilar drugs saved the U.S. healthcare system $3.4 trillion from 2015-2024. Learn about the economics of generics, threats to competition like patent thickets, and the future of affordable medicine.
How Medicaid Generics Save Low-Income Patients Money on Prescriptions
- By : Tamsin Riverton
- Date : Feb 5 2026
Medicaid generics save low-income patients money. 90% of prescriptions are generics, but they cost only 18% of spending. Average copay: $6.16 vs $56.12 for brand-name. Rebate programs and new initiatives like GENEROUS help control costs. Learn how these savings work for those who need them most.