Generic Meds

**Generic drugs save money, but do they lower the bar?**  From what "bioequivalent" really requires to why an authorized generic can look just like the brand name, a lot of what gets assumed about generic drugs hasn't caught up with how tightly this corner of pharmacy is actually regulated.  In this episode, Don and Steve pick apart the claims pharmacists hear most about generic drugs. - 🔬 Do generics really get held to a lower approval or quality bar than the brand drug? - 📦 Is an authorized generic just the brand drug repackaged in a different box? - 🔄 Is it safe to switch between generics from different manufacturers? - 📛 Are generic drug names really just made up? We'll check the label on the evidence and find out which generic claims are the real deal: - Generics have lower approval and quality standards. - Authorized generics are the same product as the brand drug. - Switching between generics is safe. - Generic drug names are just made up. 🏷️ Our listeners can get **10% off** a new or upgraded subscription with code **rvt1026** at checkout.  \*\*\*\*\** TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:  - Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC - Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP \*\*\*\*\** Guest:  - Doug Hoey, RPh, MBA (Chief Executive Officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association, NCPA) \*\*\*\*\** CE Information: None of the speakers have anything to disclose.  TRC Healthcare offers **CE credit** for this podcast for subscribers at our platinum level or higher. Log in to your *Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter*,or *Prescriber Insights* account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. Claim Credit \*\*\*\*\** The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to *Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter*, and *Prescriber Insights*:  - Website: Report a Problem to the FDA - Website: FDA Enforcement Reports - CE Course: Overview of Generic Substitution - Chart: Anticipated Availability of First-Time Generics chart - Podcast: Rumor vs Truth - Color Coded - FAQ: Facts About Biosimilars - Podcast: Medication Talk – Biosimilars in Action \*\*\*\*\** Don’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools.  🎓 If you're a student, good news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter.   \*\*\*\*\** *Rumor vs Truth* is a production of TRC Healthcare. Send us Fan Mail Email us: [rumorvstruth@trchealthcare.com](mailto:rumorvstruth@trchealthcare.com) *The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.* Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare’ or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.