Cost & Availability
Know Your Rx Options
Are the newest or most expensive medicines always the best? Not always. Research shows that sometimes less expensive medicines that have been on the market for a while work just as well as medicines currently advertised in magazines and on television. But how do you know what's best for you? Start by knowing your prescription options.
This information will help you learn how brand-name and generic medicines work, how to compare them, and how to talk to your doctor. You'll also find forms to help you track your medicines.
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The information in this section is based on reports from the Oregon Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC), under contract with the Drug Effectiveness Review Project (DERP). DERP began when Oregon funded research on the effectiveness and safety of comparable drugs. Since then, other states and nonprofits have joined Oregon to fund and use the research. DERP does not accept funding from pharmaceutical companies.
Neither EPC nor DERP reviewed the content of this Web site.
Healthwise is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975. Its mission is to help people make better health decisions.
All material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or instruction. Consult your health care professional for advice relating to treatment of a medical problem or condition.
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