Generic medicines have been hailed as the best way to economize without sacrificing quality. A new analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that heart drugs work equally well if they are generic or brand-name. But most of the studies included in the analysis are older, and many were carried out overseas. How can you use generic drugs safely? Budgets are tighter than ever this year, and prices at the drugstore have been rising. Pharmacists have hints on how to save money on medications. Explore the stories behind the health headlines. Guests: Alan Greene, MD, founder of DrGreene.com, president of Hi-Ethics (Health Internet Ethics) and Clinical Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. His books include From First Kicks to First Steps and Raising Baby Green. Tieraona Low Dog, MD, Director of Education for the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and Clinical Lecturer for the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Stephanie Ferreri, PharmD, CDE, FAPhA, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Community Residency Program at the University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy. Click here to download our podcast.
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