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Resumen del libro The average consumer often feels caught between the proverbial rock and hard spot when filling a doctor's prescription: both drug costs and out-of-pocket copayments are always on the rise. But there is a solution. In Generic Alternatives to Prescription Drugs, licensed pharmacist and pharmaceutical industry veteran Diane Nitzki-George, R.Ph., MBA, BCNSP, explains how consumers can save money by asking their physician or pharmacist to substitute generic equivalents for many well-known prescription drugs. These generics contain the exact same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, but often at a lower cost. Following an easy-to-use alphabetical listing, Generic Alternatives to Prescription Drugs describes hundreds of prescription drugs sold through pharmacies, mail order, and the Internet. The book contains: Up-to-date information about hundreds of prescription drugs Cost comparisons between brand drugs and generic equivalents Dosage information and helpful how-to tips Safety information, along with precautions, risks, and dangers A cross-reference of drugs by category With Generic Alternatives to Prescription Drugs, consumers will be able to: Quickly identify generic alternatives to brand-name prescription drugs Compare high-priced brand drugs to lower-cost generic medicines Reduce out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugsLearn tips for communicating more effectively with doctors and pharmacists