Do you take generic drugs? You might have been told by your doctor or pharmacist that a generic drug is just the same as a brand name drug, only less expensive. You may have been lead to believe that choosing a generic medication was no different than buying generic toothpaste or cotton swabs. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Some generic drugs can be very harmful to your health. Choose them wisely.

Especially if those drugs have been obtained overseas.

How many times have you been to the pharmacy to pick up a new medication only to be told, "Your insurance will cover this for a $5.00 co-pay, but if you want the name brand, it will cost you $85.00"?

Over the years, insurance companies changed a physician's ability to write "DAW" (Dispense as Written) on a prescription by simply refusing to cover the name brand if it was available in generic form. This increased profits for the insurance companies who, in turn, forced you to gamble with your health with some questionable generic medications.

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