Medicine: Generic vs. Brand
October 5th, 2009 by LouiseWhen a new type of medicine first hits the market, it is the only one of its kind available, and consumers in need of it are forced to buy it. As a brand name, it tends to be expensive due to the research and effort that went into making the product. However, many simply can’t afford the steep prices of the brand names. A CNN article published earlier this year stated that in a survey conducted by Consumer Reports, it was determined that “28 percent of Americans have taken steps such as not filling prescriptions, skipping dosages and…

