Costs & Choices

AARP Adds Quality Rx Research to Its Website
For those seeking information on prescription drugs, AARP offers an online consumer guide--Effective and Safe Prescription Drugs--providing comparative information about brand-name and generic prescription drugs.

AARP Rx Watchdog Report
The AARP Watchdog Report monitors the pricing, legislative and public policies of the world's pharmaceutical manufacturers.

AARP Urges Funding to Speed Approval of Generic Drugs
In response to a request from AARP, the Senate appropriations committee has added $10 million to its 2007 funding for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA’s) Office of Generic Drug Approval (OGD).

Brand Name or Generic?
Decision-makers at the Portland Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center have very savvy buying skills, especially when it comes to prescription drugs. As a result, the VA gets great buys on drugs and uses the savings for other important health care needs.

FDA Approves Six New Generics for Common Brand-Name Drugs
From September 2005 to February 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved six, first-ever generic versions of popular brand-name drugs widely used by older Americans.

Find the Best Combination of Prescription Savings for You
In addition to the Medicare-approved drug discount cards, there are other ways to reduce your prescription costs. Learn about BenefitsCheckUpRx™.

Know Your Rx Options
AARP’s online consumer guide helps you find effective and affordable drugs. Read about comparable drugs, compare prices and discuss with your doctor.