Saving Money

Feel like you're between a rock and a hard place when it comes to paying for your medications? We may be able to help. You can find useful information on generic drugs and other ways that seniors can save money on prescription drugs in this section of DrugDigest.

Are Your Drugs Available in Generic Versions?
Tired of paying higher prices for brand-name drugs? You may be in luck. Read this article to see if generic versions of your prescription drugs are available.

Generic Drugs vs. Generic Products
Because of experiences with generic versions of products such as tissues or laundry detergent, many people believe that a generic drug is a lower-quality product than a brand-name drug. Find out the truth about this common misperception!

Get the Facts on Generic Drugs
Learn all you ever wanted to know about generics from this easy-to-read, question-and-answer article.

Pill Splitting: Is It Right For You?
Pill-splitting could yield significant cost savings without compromising drug efficacy or safety, according to a study published in the August 2002, issue the American Journal of Managed Care.