Are Generic Drugs on a Par with Pricier Brands?
Americans save billions of dollars using lower-cost generics instead of brand-name drugs. Are they as effective?
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Give to UCSFAmericans save billions of dollars using lower-cost generics instead of brand-name drugs. Are they as effective?
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